Director of Residential Services ( $80,000 a year )

DDCN is looking for an experienced Residential Director to Oversee daily operation of the residential homes including support, consultation and supervision regarding client and staff issues, client finances, client plan development, and property management. You will be the face of the residential department, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. An excellent Director is an influential manager with ability to lead and motivate. They have great communication skills and take a holistic approach in managing the department operations. The goal is to manage and lead the department towards the realization of its mission.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-going supervision, staff development, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Facilitate effective communication with external resources, internal support staff, direct reports, and supervisor.
• Ensure that daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly documentation is completed and maintained properly.
• Knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with ICF/ID regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor division budget and work with direct reports on appropriate budgets and staffing.
• Maintain Residential census by working with referral sources, offering tours, and providing materials and general information on group Homes.
• Chair Human Rights Committee, Behavior Support meetings and departmental meetings as assigned.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range goals.
• Establishes priorities and allocates resources to meet goals.
• Develops and implements approved policies, services, and procedures.
• Oversees placement for residential, taking a leadership role in advocating individual choice, person-centered planning and changing roles of professionals providing services.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other governmental and community service agencies.
• Provides direct services in crisis or extremely difficult/emergency situations.
• Organizes resources in ways that are life enhancing and meaningful for consumers.
• Analyzes and develops new programs and alternatives to existing programs emphasizing consumer personal choice.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional and support personnel.
• Assists in performing various treatments including crisis intervention as well as physical management procedures as necessary.
• Performs other related duties and assignment as required.