Assistant Director DDS Residential

Supporting people. Enriching lives.

Make a DIFFERENCE for Others, Yourself, & Your Career!

Mon-Fri 40 hrs/wk

· Attend all appropriate intakes, ISP meetings & Program reviews.

· Oversee completion of safety plans.

· Provide direct supervision to a designated team of Supervisors by holding regular supervisory meetings, reviewing monthly management reports, conducting on site program reviews and ensuring all quality and compliance documentation is completed on a timely basis.

· Assist in the recruitment and interviewing of staff for the agency.

· Perform instruction on specific duties and BCARC policies and procedures.

· Develop and implement additional leadership development training that you or the Director may recommend.

· Ensure attractive appearance of interior and exterior of all residences.

· Approve all residential purchase orders.

· Provide appropriate follow up for the following reports:

§ Human Rights violations

§ Accident and Injury Reports Incident Reports

§ Medication Occurrence Reports Restraint Reports

· Any other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Residential Services or Director of Residential Services

· Use of a private automobile is required in this position.

· Transportation of individuals is a requirement of this position

· Due to the nature of this position, hours must remain flexible

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years supervisory experience in a residential setting. Ten years of supervisory experience in a residential setting maybe applied in lieu of educational requirements.
• Patience and understanding in dealing with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, hectic, noisy environment and to prioritize tasks.
• Must effectively communicate with other staff, family members, and individuals.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team.
• Ability to read and understand complex documents, including but not limited to behavior plans, medical tracking forms, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Ability to act appropriately under stress and exercise common sense and good judgment.
• Must be able to transfer a person without assistance up to 150 lbs. Must obtain assistance or be able to give assistance to transfer a resident greater than 150 lbs. Must be able to push or pull 100 lbs. without assistance.
• First Aid CPR certification.
• Medications Administration Certification.

Berkshire County Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.