The Assistant Director of Residential Services will primarily be responsible for supported employment and day-to-day residential administration. The Assistant Director is responsible for the safety and protection of individuals enrolled in LVAS residential programs, as well as developing and directing staff to ensure quality care. The Assistant Director will coordinate with the Director of Developmental Programs, Chief Executive Officer and Residential Leadership in creating teamwork among the Program Managers and Team Leaders to ensure competent, cost-effective coverage of all shifts that reduces overtime to a minimum yet maintains LVAS standards.    

·         Provide instructions to staff and consumers as described in the ISP’s
·         Develop supported employment programs, and performance improvement
·         Model teaching and intervention techniques developed by the team

·         Maintain residential documentation and review direct staff for accuracy and timeliness. 

·         Confirm with Client Services Coordinator for timeliness of staff documentation, calendars, and goal sheets as needed.

·         Develop, train and orient all new hires and internal employees

·         Complete new hire shadowing schedules.

·         Perform daily supervisions of staff.

·         Provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

·         Act as a liaison on behalf of LVAS to families/ constituents of our consumers

·          Assist in the development of community outreach and program development

·         Schedule monthly meetings with Program Managers

·         Correspond with Program Managers concerning corrective action plans for staff. 

·         Enforce compliance of all LVAS policies and procedures

·         Monitor compliance with all State and Local regulatory agencies

·         Act as Incident Commander in the absence of the Executive Director

·         Schedule, Supervise, train, provide disciplinary action and hire Direct Support Professionals

·         Attend ISP, Care Plan, staff, and interdisciplinary team meetings as required

·         Approve of staff timesheets.

·         Perform other duties as required or assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 
·         Technologically Proficient

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Managerial experience (required)

·         Effective communicator both oral and written

·         Able to work independently and be a competent team player

·         Capable of lifting without restrictions

·         FBI fingerprint, PA Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Physician Approval

 

·         Bachelor's degree (preferred). Should have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and progressive leadership experience in a human services field and skills to work with adults with functional impairments. 

·         Formal understanding of Dual Diagnosed Adults

 

Full time, including weekends and on-call rotation as scheduled

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with consumers, guardians, senior management and staff.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
·         Community Participation Supports as Train the Trainer

·         Certified Investigator

·          First Aid and CPR certified 

·         Medication administration certificate

 

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. 

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required. Proper lifting techniques required. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.