Residential Program Director

Venture Community Services • Sturbridge, MA

115d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Are you empathetic, compassionate, teamwork oriented, and looking for a position with growth opportunity? Do you enjoy helping others and having the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? This position is perfect for you! We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate for the role of Residential Program Director! The RPD will be responsible for administrative, supervisory and programmatic operation of assigned residential homes supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Oversight includes the direct supervision of assigned Residential House Manager, Assistant Residential House Manager, and Nurses. This is a salary, exempt position. Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees' opinions matter.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree preferred in education, psychology, rehabilitation or related field
• At least five years experience in Human Services, at least two years in a supervisory capacity
• Must be 21 plus years old
• A valid drivers license
• Available by telephone for daily contact

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise assigned Residential Programs
• Act as agency liaison to third party stakeholders including but not limited to: families, guardians, medical providers, DDS, DOE, Mass Health, and Social Security Administration
• Facilitate transitions of individuals into residential services
• Act as the hiring manager for the selection, hiring, evaluation, performance management of subordinates
• Provide supervision, coaching and guidance to Residential House Managers and staff teams
• Ensure the development, relevance, and delivery of Individual Support Plans
• Assume the RHM role when there is a vacancy
• Knowledge, adherence, and implementation of agency policies and oversee compliance
• Build knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate and respectful front-line services to individuals being served
• Ensure compliance with Department of Public Medication Administration Policies (MAP) are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure behavior plans, in conjunction with the Quality Improvement Department, are developed implemented and tracked where necessary and in compliance with DDS regulations
• Ensure development and report progress of annual performance based objectives and outcomes
• Monitor medical, psychiatric and dental services to ensure needs are met and timely
• Ensure ongoing compliance with standards set by DDS regulations as evaluated by the DDS survey and certification process
• Build relationships with individuals, families, guardians, healthcare providers and state actors on behalf of individuals being served
• Oversight of funds management
• Physical site inspection for safety, cleanliness and adequate resources

Benefits

• Earned Paid Time Off and 40 hours of sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Remission
• Supportive and encouraging work environment
• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree