$750 Sign-on-Bonus Assistant Director of Residential Services - Allied Community Services, Inc.

Assistant Residential Director 


Allied Community Services seeks a Director of Residential Services, a professional with experience and a passion for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Our management team offers the right candidate the chance to work with a dedicated and very caring team of professionals. This position is salaried full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, with the option of an 8 AM-4 PM or 9 AM-5 PM daily schedule.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES – 
 

• Responsible for providing assistance in managing, coordinating, and delivering five Community Living Arrangements, In-Home Support, Personal Support, and Medical Coordination for approximately 40 participants and 50 staff.
• Knowledge of CT Department of Developmental Services Policies and Procedures is preferred.
• On-call for consultation and emergencies 24 hours, seven days per week, in rotation with the Director of Residential Services.
• Assist with direct care shifts, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, when needed to provide programmatic needs, medical appointments, ED visits, and hospital stays.
• DDS Med, CPR, and PMT certified.
• Experienced with Key Performance Indicators.
• Works with agency behaviorists to prepare packets for the DDS Program Review Committee (PRC) and the DDS Human Review Committee (HRC).
• Works with agency nurses to promptly complete all mandatory medical appointments and nursing reports.
• Continually monitor the CLA’s preparation for DDS Quality Service Reviews and DDS Licensing inspections.
• Monitor the needs of the participants, staff, and homes.
• Responsible for overseeing and assisting on-site supervision in completing timely 6-month reviews, Individual Plans, and fire and emergency drills per CT state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure the application of Allied Community Programs’ Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team, Employment, and Day Services for each individual to ensure individualized programming.
• Interacts with residents, parents, guardians, medical doctors, psychiatrist providers, DDS, and DSS.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, terminating, and recommending to the Director of Residential Services.
• Versed in annual staff appraisals and disciplinary counseling.
• Experience with financial practices, audits, and monthly budgetary guidelines
• Oversees program staffing to ensure compliance and adequate staffing coverage.
• Takes active role with in-house staff meetings, department head meetings, strategic planning, and continuous improvement plans.
• Continuous work towards strengthening programmatic infrastructure.
• Monitor training and professional development of all staff.
• Works to develop a cost-effective, recruitable, retainable workforce.
• Ensures ongoing operation and supervision of Residential Programs by assuming direct responsibility for supervising in the absence of supervisor(s) as needed and delegated by the Director of Residential Services.
• Performs other related tasks as needed or assigned by the Director of Residential Services.

• Motivation and commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field providing direct assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a preferred residential setting; experience may substitute for education.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Three years of management experience required.
• PMT, CPR, CT Med Certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity essential.

• Vacation, Sick, and Holidays.
• Affordable health insurance features a plan that is free to employees. 
• Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Extensive In-service Training Program.
• Proven Track Record of Promotion from Within.
• Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contribution.
• Free Life Insurance.

SALARY
$60,000-$63,000 yearly salary. 
 

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Allied Community Services, Inc. serves a diverse population in its programs. Applicants who have life experience, a multicultural background and are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Allied Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled