Day Support Services Coordinator - DD/ID Vocational Day Support Director

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Support Services Director is responsible for supervising the day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of Day Support Services for adults with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or substance abuse problems. This includes vocational/pre-vocational services, family support, job placement, and sheltered employment. The work involves program planning, development, and implementation, as well as direct participation in therapeutic program activities. The employee in this class also supervises the design and implementation of individual written rehabilitation plans.

Requirements

Four Year College Degree
Considerable experience working in day support programs for persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse, in an administrative, supervisory capacity.
Some program management skills along with supervisory skills, budgeting and money management.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
At least one year of clinical and administrative supervisory experience providing intellectual and/or developmental disability services and knowledge of intellectual disability employment models.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and monitors compliance with Day Support Services program policies and procedures as well as licensing regulations.
Develops long-range program plans and participates in program reviews and evaluations.
Makes recommendations for program changes and implements changes as indicated.
Participates in various interdisciplinary meetings to review and evaluate client progress and plan future treatment goals.
Oversees adherence to regulatory guidelines and third-party agency requirements to ensure full program compliance.
Develops and implements new day support services.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision to Day Support Services staff, volunteers, and students.
Supervises and approves the implementation of all individual written rehabilitation support plans.
Reviews and approves all personnel actions, expenditures, requisitions, contracts, and reports.
Supervises and coordinates employment and day support services with individual therapists, case managers, and other stakeholders.
Prepares a variety of program reports for City stakeholders, DBHDS, and the Community Services Board.
Interviews new clients referred to the Day Support Program, assesses client status, and determines suitability of each referral.
Assists with budget preparation, review, and monitoring.
Maintains program billing and budget, works with ID/DD Director to identify billing trends and ways to maximize revenue.
Completes and supervises the completion of performance evaluations for Day Support Services staff.
Conducts and attends administrative, staff, and other meetings.
Coordinates and approves the purchase of equipment and supplies.
Provides information about the programs to community groups and communicates program goals, objectives, and needs.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of a data reporting system to provide information for the evaluation and administration of the program.
Provides crisis intervention services to program clients.
Monitors the use of contractual services.
Interprets Federal, State, and other licensing policies and regulations.
Establishes and maintains liaison with other employment and training programs, agencies, employment sites, and resources.
Writes and updates program descriptions according to best practice standards.
Prepares program for various accreditations.
Monitors program productivity and staff productivity.
Reviews clinical records, including support plans, quarterlies, and assessments.
Works with MCD maintenance team to ensure the cleanliness and regulatory compliance of suite.
Performs related work as required.