Assistant Director of Adult Residential Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Full Time, Salaried

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000/year

What You'll Do: 

• Ensure compliance with all State, Federal, OPWDD, and Brightway policies.


• Assist with development of POCA as it applies to recertification surveys.


• Supervise Program Managers and staff across multiple locations.


• Conducts hiring, firing, progressive discipline and performance evaluations.


• Oversee staff schedules and attend IDT and Clinical meetings.


• Train new coordinators and support staff, hands-on and formally, Provide annual recertification trainings. Participate in continuing education for self, and ensure same for coordinators and staff.


• Oversee implementation of Annual Program Plan, formal goals and protocols, Behavior Plans and all other components of the Annual Plan, ensure ongoing active treatment in conjunction with coordinators, and review clinical books on a semiannual basis.


• Oversight of Environmental Checklists, Occurrences, and all budgetary processes.


• Handle crisis situations according to Emergency Procedures, completes all required paperwork as determined by Supervisor. Refers as appropriate to Division Director and/or QA Department.


• Interface with parents and neighbors and ensure individuals are integrated into the community.


• May require 24-hour on call duties.


• Active participation in meetings as required by Director.

What You Bring to Brightway:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.


• Valid NYS Driver’s License with driving record approved to drive for Brightway Living & Learning.


• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in an OPWDD Residential Program


• Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekend as necessary.


• Must be willing to travel to various locations


• Computer skills required (Microsoft 365)


• Strong supervisory skills.


• Strong knowledge of State, Federal, OPWDD, and Brightway Living & Learning policies preferred.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.


• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.


• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.


• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.


• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Explore flexible schedules with significant time off opportunities.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.


• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.


• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.


• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.


• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to support your life.


• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient


• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic


• A good communicator and team player


• Passionate about making a difference


• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.