Adult Day Center Director - Continuous Learning Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Adult Day Center Director is hired by the Director of Operations and the Executive Director. He/she is supervised by the Executive Director. He/she oversees the Adult Day Center. He/she works closely with other partner agencies to ensure outcomes are met for each program specified in the individual program contracts.

Exempt Position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises all Arc of SWGA staff in the Adult Day Center/CAI.

Responsible for professional development of assigned staff at Adult Day.

Attends community and in-house meetings that pertain to the individual programs, when required.

Participates in all CARF Accreditation requirements that involve the Day Center.

Participates in Management Team Meetings.

Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising all staff of the Day Center and Community Access Individuals.

Coordinates with the Lead Direct Support Professional to develop activities and training.

Oversees and completes billing/ payroll for CAG/CAI.

Writes and submits regional reports.

Conducts annual evaluations of staff.

Attends all Individual Service Plan meetings for additional support.

Collaborates with the Corporate Compliance Officer and Support Coordinator for modifications and updates needed on services, plans, and supports for the person served.

Ensures all health care plans, medication orders, and staff training is within compliance.

Completes quarterly Developmentally Disabled Professional reviews on Day Center persons served.

Monitors programs and reports to the Executive Director on functions and potential problems.

Enhances current programs by conducting or arranging periodic program evaluations that identify issues and practices that will improve service quality;

Develops action plans in conjunction with staff to meet defined needs;

Responsible for promoting and protecting consumers’ rights, especially the right to freely make and express preferences in choices regarding their daily living and care, as long as such rights/choices are not detrimental to the consumers’ wellbeing

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, or another related field and/or related experience.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

He/She must have knowledge of the agency’s Mission and Vision; must have knowledge of the agency’s programs and services and must have the ability to meet deadlines as they arise and be able to prioritize duties. He/She must be knowledgeable of the accreditation process and how it affects the agency.