Allied Community Services is seeking a Director of Residential Services, a professional with experience and 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. The right candidate will promote a positive agency image by supporting our values, Excellence, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability. This position is in Enfield, CT, full-time (40 hours/week), and includes benefits like affordable health insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - :

• Responsible for managing, coordinating, the service delivery of five Community Living Arrangements, In-Home Support, Personal Support, and Medical Coordination for 40 participants and 50 staff.
• Knowledge of CT Department of Developmental Services Policies and Procedures is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a residential community setting is HIGHLY preferred.
• On-call for consultation and emergencies 24 hours, seven days per week.
• Assist with direct care shifts, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, when needed to provide programmatic needs, medical appointments, ED visits, and hospital stays.
• Must process strong leadership qualities, be solution-focused, have strong communication skills, and have a team-based work environment.
• Must become DDS Med, CPR, and PMT certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Experienced with Key Performance Indicators.
• Works with agency behaviorist to prepare packets for DDS Program Review Committee, PRC, and 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 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 CEO/President.
• 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 an active role 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.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivation and commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities.
• Master’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 Share Point.
• Experience supervising employees in a team environment.
• Experience providing service coordination to participants with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to research, plan, and develop community-based program activities.
• Ability to deal effectively with various stakeholders as a company representative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, maturity, professionalism, and integrity essential.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates a high level of commitment in helping persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate with co-workers and subordinate staff as well as State of CT management with a high level of respect, tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple-priorities.
• Demonstrates and performs at all times following Allied's core values: Excellence, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Collaboration, Accountability and Integrity.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Affordable Health Insurance featuring 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:

$80,000-$90,000 yearly salary, plus merit-based incentives.

APPLY:

Apply via our online application, below. Thanks for your interest in Allied Community Services, Inc.

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