Residential Services Director

Ouachita Children's Center•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Services Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of OCYFS's Emergency Shelter and Qualified Residential Treatment Program. This role is for someone ready to make a real difference in their community.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus one year's experience in managing a child care facility, OR a High School education and five year's experience in managing a child care facility.
Supervisory experience required.
Pass a drug screen and maintain a current TB card.
Must have a current Arkansas Driver's license and insurable under OCC's commercial vehicle insurance policy.
Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through Arkansas Protective Services-Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.
Works effectively with all agency staff members to promote a positive, productive ethical culture.
Demonstrates knowledge of non-profits.
Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to be a team leader and motivate others.
Practices excellent organizational skills.
Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
Follows OCC code of ethics.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCC's clients and families.

Responsibilities

Supervises, schedules and evaluates direct care staff.
Ensures that emergency shelter care is performed according to OCYFS's mission, policies and procedures, funding, performance indicators and OCYFS's vision and beliefs.
Provides on-going training for direct care staff and identifies unmet training needs.
Monitors Emergency shelter and QRTP record documentation.
Reviews direct care staff client file & log documentation.
Coordinates and schedules on and off campus activities for OCC residents.
Ensure that monthly/quarterly drills are assigned and performed.
Prepares/maintains readiness for all State, local, or other licensure inspections.
Ensure safety, organization and cleanliness of building in coordination with OCYFS maintenance staff and Facilities Director.
Attends Management Meetings as scheduled.
Participates in OCYFS's quality improvement and serves on assigned committees.
Reviews performance quality improvement reports to identify areas of needed improvement and participates in developing and implementation solutions to improve quality of service.
Assist in development of yearly plan that supports OCYFS long term strategic goals.
Participates in OCYFS's annual budget planning.
Other duties as assigned.