Director of Adult Residential Services Job Details Position Type Full Time Education Level MS Human Services Job Shift M-F business hrs w/wkd-eve on-call Description Salary range is from $ 68,000- $ 80,000 depending on years of experience Work Schedule : Business Hours with 24 hour on-call responsibility for staffing coverage and other home issues, and a flexible schedule (i.e., days, evenings, and weekends) You can apply by visiting www.littlecity.org/careers and typing in " Director of Adult Residential Services" in the search Engine. PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing leadership to staff, direction to program operations, development of systems, and promoting a positive and optimistic environment that is responsive to the needs of the individuals served, the staff providing services, and reflects the mission of the organization. This position requires 24hour on-call responsibility for staffing coverage and other home issues, and a flexible schedule (i.e., days, evenings, and weekends). The position will directly supervise the Adult Residential Assistant Directors (2), Case Management Supervisor,Program Intake and Quality Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position. 1. Demonstrate role model behavior in the hiring, supervising, training, evaluating and recognition of direct reports including but not limited to, the Assistant Directors, Case Management Supervisor, and program admissions staff. 2. Lead and manage implementation of the strategic vision of the program, including, but not limited to participating in the development and/or revision, analyzing program performance data, ensuring positive outcomes for skill acquisition and improved well-being, with the end goal of independence for home or community living. 3. Clearly articulate the program’s strategic vision for team members, participants, families, and guardians. Evaluates program communication systems and implements improvements as communication needs are identified. 4. Keeps abreast of applicable laws, rules/regulations, and policies and procedures promulgated through code agencies responsible for surveillance and regulatory oversight of Little City Foundation’s residential services, including IDPH, DHS, Rule 115 & 116, CARF standards, Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver standards, agency mission, agency policy & procedure, program guidelines and best practice and any other entity to which the adult residential programs maintain accountability. 5. Responsible for ensuring Assistant Director or assigned team member completes all drills and corresponding environmental paperwork per policy and procedures. 6. Oversees and reviews Plans of Correction for licensing bodies, including OIG, DHS, DPH and all accrediting bodies for violations resulting from Annual Re-Licensure surveys or complaint investigations and submits them to the Chief Program Officer for review. 7. Provide leadership and support to ensure case management systems are developed and implemented to track youth progress in skill- acquisition, as designed by their Person-Centered Plans, as well as addressing their physical, emotional, social, and behavioral well-being. 8. Create definitions and supports that build environments that are safe, clean, comfortable, and aligned with resident’s skill development, interests and capabilities to enable increasing skills, socialization, and choice. 9. Develops and continuously manages and evaluates the program budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and best utilization of program resources to achieve outcomes. 10. Continuously assess current program systems, policies, processes, and protocols to ensure they are meeting program effectiveness, efficiency, and client and family satisfaction. 11. Provides leadership and support to ensure established quality improvement activities are continuously implemented and evaluated to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, and client and family satisfaction. 12. Continuously assess program leadership training needs, and request/coordinate specific trainings to address skill gaps. 13. In collaboration with the intake, case manager supervisor, and assistant directors makes the final decisions on program admissions and/or discharges based on assessing the program’s capability of meeting needs. 14. Attends community residential provider meetings and serves as an advocate for systemic changes to improve the quality of residential services. 15. Maintains a working knowledge of the Union Contract and integrates thought and practices within the contractual agreement, and ensuring leadership is adhering to the contract. 16. Attends Clinical Staffing, Crisis Staffing, and case reviews when necessary. 17. Participates in Board committee meetings, representing Adult Residential Services and supporting agency projects to be defined. 18. Provides leadership and oversight for coverage and crisis support 24/7 for the program. 19. Assures that the services provided by the agency function in a professional and ethical manner, protecting the confidentiality of people served by the agency and that such services operate in compliance with licensing regulations and applicable laws. 20. Maintains annual American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR. 21. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in a Human Services, or a related field is preferred. At least eight (8) years administrative and/or supervisory experience required, preferably in the provision of services for person with developmental disabilities. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Proficient in the use of computers and software applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Generally, no occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances, but may require performing unplanned Category III tasks (Category II). Typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.