Residential Associate Director

Trinity Services Inc.•New Lenox, IL

2d•$63,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Under the direction and immediate supervision of the Network Director, the Associate Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for residential homes and program services. The Associate Director ensures the health and safety for the people supported while promoting person-centered practices that maximize independence, choice, and meaningful outcomes. A typical workday varies according to the priorities and responsibilities presented, which could include training of various team members, visiting homes in the network for staff and program participant check-ins, completing documentation to ensure compliance, conducting team meetings, interviewing potential team members, etc.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in a social service or human service field or actively working to obtain one.
Knowledge of applicable DHS standards and regulations
Able to maintain good staff relations and employee morale
Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, necessary for providing quality care
Able to make independent decisions and problem solve
Able to deal tactfully with staff, program participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strongly self-motivated, upbeat and solution-based
Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
Be able to push and pull 75 pounds; Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
Be able to complete deep knee squats
Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Operate motor vehicles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment

Responsibilities

The Residential Associate Director is responsible for engaging in effective leadership to ensure the care, treatment, and safety of the people living in the homes of their network.
The Associate must cultivate highly developed relationships within their team and across the agency.
Alongside the Residential Director, the Associate serves as supervisory support for the leadership team and the direct support staff of the network. This position ensures that all staff assigned to homes receive training, coaching and mentoring necessary to assist the program participants in reaching their personal goals.
In order to maximize the efficient operation of all homes, the Associate ensures that all staff within a home function and grow as a team in support of persons served.
The Associate fosters an environment of open and honest communication and encourages team members to collaborate, initiate action, make suggestions, and take an active role in planning for the homes.
The Associate must be available to provide support as concerns occur, including weekends on a periodic basis. When unavailable, ensure that an effective on call system is in place to resolve concerns.
Ensures residential services are implemented in alignment with person-centered principles and support meaningful quality-of-life outcomes for people supported.
Participates in and contributes to organizational events and fundraising activities
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the department based on the current needs and priorities as defined by the Residential Network Director