Director of Residential Services
About The Position
Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is seeking a Director of Residential IDD Services in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The Director maintains a high-quality program supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and helps the team manage day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals. Starting pay is $65,000 per year. The role includes leading and training staff, overseeing schedules and performance, coordinating person-centered plans with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring individuals receive support consistent with their plans. The Director also oversees documentation, monitors health and medical needs, works with families and guardians, and may conduct investigations or participate in on-call coverage with other management staff. Additional tasks may be assigned. The employee must cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two years of full-time work experience supporting people with disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Team-oriented, with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Experience problem-solving across multiple priorities.
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
- Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train a team in program initiatives, goals, daily routines, and meeting the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Manage team performance through communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition.
- Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed.
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team, incorporating concerns, observations, and behavioral developments.
- Ensure individuals are supported according to their ISP/PCP, including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management.
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor individuals’ health and medical needs and immediately report concerns.
- Manage relationships with the families and guardians of individuals receiving care.
- May conduct programmatic investigations.
- May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff.
- Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employee incentive and discount programs.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career growth opportunities.
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
