Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising others.
• Required at least six months of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Dependability and responsibility required
• Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Successful completion of a physical examination and drug test.
• Able to lift and manipulate weight up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• On-call responsibilities.
• Attends and participates in ICF/IID Management Meetings on a regular basis.
• Attends and participates in Individual Support Meetings.
• Attends Accreditation Meetings and ICF/IID Survey Exit Conferences.
• Use effective communication skills.
• Encourage staffs growth and self-development.
• Facilitate teamwork.
• Employ conflict resolutions skills.
• Provide adequate supports to staff.
• To ensure teamwork between Day Program and the Residence.
• Providing and modeling direct support.
• Assisting with daily living skills.
• Communicating and interacting with individuals served.
• Facilitating community inclusion.
• Facilitate family involvement.
• Maintaining an appropriate physical environment.
• Provide transportation.
• Implementing and monitoring support plans.
• Responsible for scheduling and attending doctor appointments.
• Completion of required assessments.
• Attend and participate in Individual Support Plan planning meetings and all Circle of Support Meetings.
• Monitor progress by reviewing Daily Notes and Data Tracking Sheets daily.
• Record process by completing Monthly Reviews and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Train staff on appropriate implementation plans.
• Participates in the hiring and firing process of ICF/IID DSP's.
• Evaluates job performance yearly and provides feedback to staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinates vacations, staffing schedules, monitors staff work time, and other paperwork for ICF/IID DSP's.
• Ensures proper staffing ratio is provided for completion of direct care and active treatment in the homes as outlined in the staffing plan.
• Fill open shifts as necessary.
• In-service and orientation of new staff and completion of training sheets.
• Arranging for staff to attend training, in-service sessions, and completing on-line training.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings with defined agenda and signature sheet.
• Completing reportable incidents via computer.
• Monitoring safety issues.
• Practice appropriate emergency procedures.
• Conduct monthly fire drill, weather drill, licensure, and appropriate documentation.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Promoting client rights regarding health and safety.
• Managing staffing budget.
• Managing food, supply, and medical budgets.
• Managing client funds.
• Managing petty cash funds.
• Understand, implement, and monitor Department of Health Regulations.
• Understand, implement, and monitor Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Regulations.
• Understand, implement, and monitor Orange Grove Center Policies.
• Understand, implement, and monitor ICF /IID procedures and guidelines.
• Inclusive of all Monday morning paperwork, monthly paperwork, and other required documentation.
• All other duties as assigned.