Director of Community Living
Apply NowCompany: United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Department: Programs
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Exempt or non-exempt position: Exempt
Supervises (number of people and positions if applicable): Regional Directors, Sr. Area Managers, Program Assistant and Department Quality Improvement Coordinator.
Our Mission and Values:
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a "Life Without Limits" for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
UCP of GA's vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of GA offers supports designed to help people maximize their
potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.
Job summary: Provide management of all Community Living Supports (CLS) throughout Georgia.
Essential functions of the job:
Oversee the development and administration of the following: Director of CLS will be on call 24/7 for oversight of assigned regions. Travel throughout GA is an essential function of this position.
Will cover regions in the absence of or vacancies for Regional Directors / Sr. Area Managers.
Ensure 24-hour community living support services are in place at all CLA Sites.
Assist in the development of the department budget, ensuring that programs are within the outlined budget.
Ensure timecards are approved by cut off period for pay period.
Coordinate departmental meetings and leadership development of staff.
Review and approve departmental expenditures.
Supervise all aspects of the Regional Director's and Sr. Area Managers' quality of work.
Complete monthly supervisory meetings with direct reports.
Conduct regular visits to Community Living sites (at minimum visiting each site quarterly).
Ensure Quality Improvement reports are completed and submitted to QI within designated timeframe.
Maintain active contact with family members and address any escalated concerns.
Submit Corrective Action Plans to the appropriate regional office and DBHDD as required.
Identify areas of opportunity for homes/Regions and work with QI with the development of Quality
Improvement Plans as appropriate.
Ensure Critical Incidents Reports are submitted by RDs within required timeframe (including
after-hours reportable incidents).
Positively and effectively interact with regional office personnel, individuals, families, and all levels of UCP staff.
Provide on-going training and support to staff.
Ensure Regional Director's and Sr. Area Managers are meeting with CLM's routinely
Ensure required submissions are completed by team (med count, behavior tracking, Relias,
attendance logs, reports, etc.)
Work with team to prescreen/interview and identify talent for vacancies.
Ensure OT is below the percentage established by CFO
Ensure regions are maintaining records and Ebridge as required per policy.
Review satisfaction surveys, implementing changes when feasible.
Review Support Coordination reports, implementing changes as appropriate.
Attend required meetings (Provider, interdepartmental, etc.).
Ensure all sites remain in compliance with all applicable standards, federal, state, and county.
Ensure timely communication with Chief Program Officer on all programmatic matters.
Work cooperatively and responsively with the Clinical Support Department (nursing, behavioral, etc.)
Ensure department maintains compliance with all applicable DHR/HFR/DCH policies and procedures
regulations.
Actively participate in agency and department goal planning, actively participate in policy development and implementation for department and agency.
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with consumers, families, co-workers, and community members.
Maintain objectivity in position and set appropriate limits while working with individuals.
Support individuals and staff in their personal growth and development, respecting cultural, ethnic, spiritual and individual differences.
Ensures adherence to all agency policies and procedures and Community Living Arrangement and Private Home Care Provider Rules and Regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and aptitude required:
Excellent leadership skills, problem solving & critical thinking,
Computer literacy in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and data entry
Interpersonal communication, customer service, adaptability & flexibility
Attention to detail, time management, organization, teamwork & collaboration with multiple entities
Conflict resolution
Education and experience:
Must meet GA Developmental Disability Professional (DDP) requirements.
Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience.
3-5 years of supervising professional level staff.
Experience working in IDD residential settings strongly preferred
General information:
All requirements of this position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the associate will possess abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is an at-will employer.
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Exempt or non-exempt position: Exempt
Supervises (number of people and positions if applicable): Regional Directors, Sr. Area Managers, Program Assistant and Department Quality Improvement Coordinator.
Our Mission and Values:
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a "Life Without Limits" for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
UCP of GA's vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of GA offers supports designed to help people maximize their
potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.
Job summary: Provide management of all Community Living Supports (CLS) throughout Georgia.
Essential functions of the job:
Oversee the development and administration of the following: Director of CLS will be on call 24/7 for oversight of assigned regions. Travel throughout GA is an essential function of this position.
Will cover regions in the absence of or vacancies for Regional Directors / Sr. Area Managers.
Ensure 24-hour community living support services are in place at all CLA Sites.
Assist in the development of the department budget, ensuring that programs are within the outlined budget.
Ensure timecards are approved by cut off period for pay period.
Coordinate departmental meetings and leadership development of staff.
Review and approve departmental expenditures.
Supervise all aspects of the Regional Director's and Sr. Area Managers' quality of work.
Complete monthly supervisory meetings with direct reports.
Conduct regular visits to Community Living sites (at minimum visiting each site quarterly).
Ensure Quality Improvement reports are completed and submitted to QI within designated timeframe.
Maintain active contact with family members and address any escalated concerns.
Submit Corrective Action Plans to the appropriate regional office and DBHDD as required.
Identify areas of opportunity for homes/Regions and work with QI with the development of Quality
Improvement Plans as appropriate.
Ensure Critical Incidents Reports are submitted by RDs within required timeframe (including
after-hours reportable incidents).
Positively and effectively interact with regional office personnel, individuals, families, and all levels of UCP staff.
Provide on-going training and support to staff.
Ensure Regional Director's and Sr. Area Managers are meeting with CLM's routinely
Ensure required submissions are completed by team (med count, behavior tracking, Relias,
attendance logs, reports, etc.)
Work with team to prescreen/interview and identify talent for vacancies.
Ensure OT is below the percentage established by CFO
Ensure regions are maintaining records and Ebridge as required per policy.
Review satisfaction surveys, implementing changes when feasible.
Review Support Coordination reports, implementing changes as appropriate.
Attend required meetings (Provider, interdepartmental, etc.).
Ensure all sites remain in compliance with all applicable standards, federal, state, and county.
Ensure timely communication with Chief Program Officer on all programmatic matters.
Work cooperatively and responsively with the Clinical Support Department (nursing, behavioral, etc.)
Ensure department maintains compliance with all applicable DHR/HFR/DCH policies and procedures
regulations.
Actively participate in agency and department goal planning, actively participate in policy development and implementation for department and agency.
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with consumers, families, co-workers, and community members.
Maintain objectivity in position and set appropriate limits while working with individuals.
Support individuals and staff in their personal growth and development, respecting cultural, ethnic, spiritual and individual differences.
Ensures adherence to all agency policies and procedures and Community Living Arrangement and Private Home Care Provider Rules and Regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and aptitude required:
Excellent leadership skills, problem solving & critical thinking,
Computer literacy in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and data entry
Interpersonal communication, customer service, adaptability & flexibility
Attention to detail, time management, organization, teamwork & collaboration with multiple entities
Conflict resolution
Education and experience:
Must meet GA Developmental Disability Professional (DDP) requirements.
Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience.
3-5 years of supervising professional level staff.
Experience working in IDD residential settings strongly preferred
General information:
All requirements of this position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the associate will possess abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is an at-will employer.