Supported Living Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Supported Living, ECF CHOICES, and CLS Services is a full-time position responsible for the management and on-going development of ECF CLS Services and Supported Living. This includes effectively assisting and supervising the Coordinators and Team Leaders to provide guidance and assistance to all Supported Living and ECF CHOICES CLS personnel, as well as oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Supported Living and ECF CHOICES CLS Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This position requires extensive organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

· This person will work to establish and maintain valuable community partnerships for people supported by Orange Grove and will ensure people receiving supports are participating in meaningful, person-centered activities.

· The Director must possess an aptitude for finance and possess the necessary skills to annually develop and monitor the Supported Living and ECF CHOICES CLS budgets.

· He or she is also responsible for staff evaluations, interviewing and hiring of supervisory staff, disciplinary actions, and working with other administrators and stakeholders to ensure successful supports are implemented and that Orange Grove has a stellar community reputation.

· The Director will work closely with a Hiring Coordinator on the hiring of staff and will also be responsible for the overall development of staff. This includes training of supervisory staff and training of staff in new policies of procedures and ensuring that all orientation and compliance requirements are met.

· This person is responsible for reviewing and approving supervisors time sheets and oversight of other time sheet keeping processes, including staff leave time.

· The Director will work closely with the Supported Living Finance Coordinator in oversight of the personal budgets of those living in SL/CLS.

· The Director will prepare reports and give presentations, including attending all designated meetings (Director’s Meetings, Event Management Review Meetings, Residential Committee Meetings, and other functions determined by Chief Residential Officer).

· He or she will oversee all departmental paperwork and responsibilities.

· The Director is also responsible for oversight of Medication transitions and daily medication delivery, including the return of medication to Health Care Services if not used, etc.

· Must maintain Medication Administration Certification.

· The Director will ensure service delivery aligns with DIDD person-centered practices, TN Care and MCO regulations, and CQL accreditation standards.

· He or she will work closely with the Chief Residential Officer, Director of Training and Compliance, Event Management Coordinator and the HR Director, as well as any other relevant departments, to ensure all compliance standards are implemented.

· He or she will maintain a flexible schedule to attend training and meetings, facilitate relationships with families and community partners, manage personnel needs, and to ensure successful service delivery.

· May be needed to participate in the 24 hour on call rotation system at times and may assist with monthly unannounced visits.

· The Director will facilitate open communication between people served, their families, guardians, and facility management.

· Foremost, this position must demonstrate positive leadership abilities in all situations and must uphold the

mission, policies and procedures of Orange Grove Center.

· This may not be an exhaustive list of job duties and other duties may be assigned as needed.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

· This position will supervise Supported Living Management/ Coordinators, ECF Management/ Coordinators and nursing staff, including an overall responsibility of supervising Direct Support Professionals, including Team Leaders and Behavioral Support Specialists staff.