Director DTA

RISE INC FAMILY•Surprise, AZ

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

RISE is seeking a creative, results-oriented Director to oversee several Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) programs in Maricopa County’s East and West Valley areas. The position may be based at the Mesa or Surprise office. The Director provides direction and management for DTA centers throughout the county, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, fiscal requirements, and program goals, and manages DTA Coordinators in supporting the people served. The role also monitors and improves recruiting, retention, program development, and staff training systems and processes. The Director is expected to bring strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills; attention to quality assurance and detail; leadership; urgency; dependable follow-through; and a strong commitment to serving the community. The position includes being on call and traveling, and requires flexibility and the ability to work with minimal supervision. RISE is a human services network established in 1987. Its services support children, adults, and families through residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home- and community-based services across multiple states.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at minimum; the job details specify a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least five years of related industry experience in supervision, coaching, management, staff training, and development.
Ability to create innovative program solutions for people with disabilities.
Experience implementing systems to monitor program-policy, procedure, and contractual compliance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication in individual and group settings and strong listening skills.
Ability to write clearly and accurately, read and interpret written information, and prepare materials and communications relevant to the role.
Ability to interpret and implement RISE policies and procedures for support services, AZ DES/DDD policies and procedures, and labor-law practices related to subcontractors and employees.
Ability to build relationships and communicate with people receiving support, professional parents, advisors, natural parents, state personnel, and other customers.
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology, teaching principles, human behavior, or psychology principles.
Ability to prepare program budgets and interpret budget results.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to meet RISE Insurance Agency requirements.
Successful background check and ability to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to work flexible hours and with minimal supervision; position includes on-call duties and travel.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Day Center Coordinators in designated programs.
Collaborate on strategies and plans to provide effective support for individuals receiving services.
Ensure programs meet RISE corporate and state policies and procedures, funding-agency requirements, and train staff on policies as needed.
Ensure required records, logs, and other documentation are maintained.
Coach, train, and mentor employees, providing positive leadership and building teams based on respect, cooperation, and competency.
Advocate effectively for people receiving support.
Administer budgets and oversee finances for the designated region.
Develop innovative service models for people with disabilities based on individual choice.
Create an environment where employees can share ideas and take risks, and teach staff team-building skills.
Promote and develop new service areas to increase revenue.
Lead the state regional management team in sharing and exploring improvement ideas.
Advocate for positive change with funding agencies.
Travel and participate in on-call coverage.