Site Leader I - King George Day Support

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•King George, VA

About The Position

The Site Leader I oversees sites that provide community skills development and rehabilitative skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at local activity centers. The role leads community coaching, community engagement, and group day services under general supervision, following agency policies and procedures, quality assurance standards, payor guidelines, professional practices, ethical standards, and state and federal licensing and accreditation requirements. The Site Leader supervises day support staff across multiple locations, oversees program operations and compliance, coordinates services and activities, and supports participants with medical, social, financial, hygiene, and recreational needs. The role also handles medication procedures, crisis intervention, assessments, admissions and discharges, service documentation, facility safety, staffing schedules, supplies, equipment, and program budgets. After-hours on-call support rotates among staff, including weekends. The employee will be cross-trained as a Day Support Lead Specialist and may serve in that capacity to meet program needs. As needed, the position may develop and oversee Individual Service Plans, complete quarterly Person-Centered Reviews, assess participants for career exploration activities, prepare service documentation for various funding programs, and manage authorizations in the Virginia Waiver Management System. A bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or Human Services is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required. Considerable experience in day support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is required, while supervisory experience is preferred. A valid Virginia driver's license and First Aid/CPR certification are required. Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management is required, and Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) approval is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Considerable experience in day support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
Valid Virginia driver's license.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
Ability to operate a vehicle and respond effectively to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
Ability to be on call after hours, including weekends.
Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.
Ability to develop and conduct staff training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public and private agencies.
Ability to establish rapport with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Ability to assess and document individual behaviors and functioning and develop treatment and service plans.
Ability to function calmly in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or Human Services.
Some supervisory experience.
Approved Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) status.

Responsibilities

Lead community coaching, community engagement, and group day services at local activity centers.
Conduct group meetings and participate in developmental meetings with staff and participants.
Dispense and monitor medications and train staff on medication administration procedures.
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
Arrange tours and provide program information to prospective participants, families, and other interested parties.
Monitor program goals and enforce program rules.
Transport participants or arrange transportation, and assist with medical, financial, social, hygiene, and recreational activities.
Contact participants' parents, guardians, providers, friends, and siblings to support implementation of service plans.
Train staff on documentation, electronic health records, assistive technology and equipment, and participant coaching.
Monitor program operations, peer audits, staff performance, and documentation for licensing and quality-control compliance.
Monitor compliance with state and local licensing standards.
Monitor facility safety and security, maintain the health and safety manual, and conduct safety drills and staff training.
Complete assessments, admissions, and discharges.
Prepare service and activity reports for billing.
Schedule, supervise, and evaluate day support staff across multiple locations.
Schedule and implement community coaching, community engagement, and group day services.
Rotate availability for after-hours on-call support, including weekends.
Schedule and conduct new employee orientation.
Arrange maintenance and repair of program equipment and maintain related records.
Report building and grounds issues.
Maintain inventories, requisition or purchase facility supplies, and manage program budgets for multiple locations.
Schedule or review community outings and on-site activities.
Develop and maintain staffing schedules and approve staff leave.
As needed, prepare service documentation for waiver, sponsor, OBRA, ICF, and private-pay programs.
As needed, develop Individual Service Plans and oversee their implementation.
As needed, assess participants for pre-discovery or volunteer activities for career exploration.
As needed, complete quarterly Person-Centered Reviews, review them with participants and authorized representatives, and follow through on requested changes.
As needed, submit and manage authorizations in the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS).
Perform related work as assigned and serve as a Day Support Lead Specialist when needed.