Deputy Director

Athelas Institute, Inc. • Columbia, MD

1d • $105,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Deputy Director will oversee daily operations of programs, ensuring quality services are delivered consistently with an emphasis on the needs and expectations of the people supported. This role acts as a liaison with licensing entities, ensuring program services and records meet state, federal, and local requirements. The Deputy Director will provide support and supervision to Directors, Managers, and Direct Support staff, and will research, develop, and implement new program components. This position is responsible for overseeing policies and procedure development, keeping abreast of state regulations and current trends, and educating staff on waivers, services, and internal policies. The Deputy Director will also oversee the person-centered planning process and participant funding streams, serve on internal and external committees, build strong relationships with families, advocates, and stakeholders, and ensure all activities align with the mission, values, philosophy, and management principles of Athelas Institute, Inc. Other duties may be assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or the equivalent in Education, Health Services, Psychology, Social Work or related field. (10 years executive management experience may be considered in place of master’s degree if paired with a Bachelor’s Degree)
• Ten years supervisory experience in the human service field specializing in intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Five working with persons who are diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of COMAR and Medicaid Waiver regulations as they pertain to I/DD.
• Knowledge of HCBS Settings requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and managerial skills
• Applicant must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of programs, ensuring that quality services are delivered consistently with an emphasis on the needs and expectations of the people we support.
• Acts as a liaison with licensing entities in regards to licensing and service approval packets. Ensures that program services and records meet the requirements of state, federal and local governing or licensing bodies.
• Responsible for e-prep applications.
• Provides support and supervision to Directors, Managers and Direct Support staff.
• Researches, develops and assists in the coordination and implementation of new components of any program. Oversees policies and procedure development as well as any other requirements necessitated by the licensing bodies or funding sources.
• Keeps abreast of state regulations and current trends as it applies to all services provided by Athelas Institute and implement changes after reviewing such changes with the Executive Staff.
• Facilitates the LTSS internal transition plan.
• Responsible for educating all department staff on waivers, services, and internal policies and procedures in relation to these areas.
• Oversees the person-centered planning process and participant funding streams to include funding documents such as the DSAT.
• Serves as a member of internal and external committees at the appointment of the CEO.
• Build strong relationships with families, advocates, and stakeholders.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, agency documentation, etc.
• Provide direct supervision to Department Directors that includes knowledge growth opportunities, mentoring and coaching.
• Responsible for budgeting each department to be aligned with funding.
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication.
• Ensures that all activities are in keeping with the mission, values, philosophy and management principles of Athelas Institute, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Flexible Spending Account, Sunny Day Fund
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)
• dependent on Full or Part time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager