Director of Community Services - Community Options
Queens Village, NY 11429
About the Job
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states..
This Director of Community Services is responsible for developing and managing in- home supports, residential services, community-based services,. This person will maintain high-quality programs in accordance with state and local regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new programs including in - home supports, family model, host homes, and community based services, and liaison with managed care organizations
- Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- A
- Assess referrals for nonresidential services.
- Develop new in-home supports, family model, host homes, and community-based services.
- Oversee daily operations of in-home supports, residential group homes and community- based services.
- Liaison with referral sources to identify program placement opportunities
- Ensure programs are in compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
- Assist with quality assurance and program improvement activities with a focus on improving current policies, practices, and procedures.
- Provide training on programs, policies, and procedures to improve service delivery
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, and performance management.
- Assist with monitoring and managing overtime
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
- Masters Degree Preferred
- Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health
- Experience working with behavior challenged children and adults
- Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgement and remain calm in crisis situations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Competitive Benefits:
- Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
Send resume to: Resumes-QU@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Source : Community Options
