Director of Independent Living

LED FastStart • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Independent Living assumes operational management of staff, activities, and functions in the Independent Living Services program, which serves the northern 29 parishes of Louisiana. The role leads the Independent Living team in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. It also develops program evaluation tools, oversees daily operations, and supervises and evaluates Independent Living staff.

Requirements

• Preferably hold at least a bachelor's degree.
• Have a vested interest in disability.
• Have leadership and management skills.
• Work well with other people.
• Be willing to cross-train in all areas of Independent Living.
• Be able to travel and have personal transportation.
• Have computer literacy skills.
• Have virtual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Independent Living team in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards where applicable.
• Create program evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of the Independent Living program.
• Monitor and direct day-to-day program operations to ensure policies and procedures are followed, goals and objectives are met, and services and projects are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Take corrective action as necessary.
• Supervise, plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate the work of Independent Living staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed