Dir of Cent CL FT

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Sedalia, MO

4d•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy! POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Community Living will support the CHS mission by planning, leading, directing, coordinating, developing, and growing Individualized Supported Living (ISL) programs and other residential services, for an assigned geographical area, ensuring the successful delivery of services to Individuals.

Requirements

Accountability
Attention to detail
Conceptual thinking
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Goal setting
Initiative
Leadership
Organizational skills
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional and courteous business communication
Stress management
Theoretical problem-solving
Time management with ability to meet deadlines
Active listener
Computer skills
Confident
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and (PowerPoint is a plus)
Organized
Person-centered
Policy-supportive
Proactive
Problem solver
Self-starter
Strategic
Supportive of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) plus six years of relevant experience, or combination of education and experience equal to ten years
Managerial and Supervisory experience in a professional environment required
Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities required
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
Reliable form of communications
Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push, or pull, sit, or stand for long intermittent periods
Type on a keyboard for long periods
Vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods of time
Ability to drive distances of 200+ miles regularly
Ability to participate in 24 hour on call

Nice To Haves

Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred
Experience with CARF, State Certification and Medicaid waver preferred

Responsibilities

Affirm the success of departmental staff by managing all aspects of supervision, including but not limited to; hiring, training, mentoring, time and attendance, evaluation, and professional development; inspiring a collaborative, and positive work culture; modeling, and assuring coverage to achieve departmental goals; supporting and strengthening workplace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility; encouraging and empowering staff to address problems promptly and creatively, knowing when to seek guidance; and creating, reviewing and revising policies and procedures to ensure they are current, relevant, and aligned with federal and state laws, rules and regulations, as well as CHS’s mission and core values.
Support Individuals in reaching their goals by leading, supporting and mentoring Assistant Directors and Professional Managers (PMs); training staff to excellence; implementing Tiered Supports and Missouri Quality Outcomes in the day-to-day operations of all programs; utilizing available technologies in services; solving problems and making decisions with discernment on issues involving Guardians, Individuals and/or the staff who support them; and creating a stable leadership and workforce who are equipped and prepared to accomplish organizational goals and meet Individuals’ needs.
Advance interdepartmental harmony by promoting positive and productive lateral, and interdepartmental communications; participating in the Leadership Management Team; serving in CHS committees on issues of departmental relevance or personal interest; and attending cross-departmental meetings for the purpose of collaboration and consultation, and to identify departmental needs for service (IT, Maintenance, HR, etc.), as well as to strengthen interdepartmental processes, and lead positive change.
Ensure the financial and overall health of the Community Living department by preparing annual budgets; reviewing financial reports, activities, costs, operations and data; tracking, charting and analyzing data for productive use and quality improvement; maintaining knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives and best practices which apply to programs within the Community Living department; ensuring departmental goals are met through community interaction and integration; incorporating CARF standards, Medicaid Waiver, MH and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) regulations into the day-to-day operations of all departmental programs, managing and maintaining internal quality assurance processes for regulatory compliance; workforce planning; developing and maintaining expertise in programs; designing training requirements in collaboration with the AVP of Community and Employment Services and HR; and ensuring all facets of departmental operations are progressive to foreseeable future standards and guided by CHS’ strategic plan, best practices, and mission.
Increase CHS reach, expansion and growth opportunities by increasing the number of Community Living programs and the number of individuals served in them; actively seeking expansion and growth opportunities; participating in community organizations, professional associations, advocacy groups, and task forces for opportunities to assess state and community needs and identify service opportunities; and championing CHS to families, funding sources, and communities.