Division Director of Day Hab and Family Supports
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Location: Fitchburg, MA 01420
Description:
Full Vaccination (including Booster) is an eligibility requirement for all positions unless in case of religious or medical exemption.
Provides overall management, recruitment, and direction of Day Habilitation and Family Support (along with recreation) programs including managing staff, developing and managing budgets, participating in obtaining funds and grants, and development and implementation of policies and procedures in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Day Supports and serves in an informational/collaborative role to their peers, direct reports, senior leadership team.
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with the Vice President of Day Supports, senior leadership, division peers and direct reports in the coordination and execution of Agency & program goals
Ensures operational and service standard compliance with all Federal, State and agency policies within the Day and Family Support divisions
Acts as the primary leadership mentor for staff and interdisciplinary team members by providing necessary developmental training support and ensures mandatory training compliance in the assigned programs
Responsible for the development, implementation & monitoring of program management objectives and systems
Develops and executes short/ long term goals which enhance and support organizational strategic plan and priority initiatives
Provides input and assists in determining intake, transfer and discharge decisions regarding individuals utilizing program/services
Mathematical aptitude for budgetary, funding, cost benefits analysis and general business purposes
Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for billing purposes
Additional Responsibilities:
Enhances and promotes The Arc of Opportunity's strategic initiatives, overall brand, and organizational mission and values through positive promotion and representation while actively engaging in professional networking
Functional and situational reasoning ability to gather and apply factual information, exercise sound judgment, problem solve and apply principles of influence systems such as motivation, team building, accountability, coaching/counseling of staff and leadership within the scope of the position
Cross functional communication skills in written and oral English which convey dear direction, desired results, and vision to direct reports, individuals/families served, government agencies, community partners, funding sources, peers and senior management
Maintains required certification and recertification as required and in accordance with agency, State and Federal guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of five years' experience providing day and community support services, three of which must be in a multi program, supervisory role
A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, CORI, and Fingerprint checks are required
Experienced training, supervisory, budgetary, and advocacy skills
Mental Requirements:
Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated skills in conciliation, leadership, supervision, teamwork and training
Demonstrated ability to strategize, analyze, evaluate, and plan
Computer literacy skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform a physical restraint
Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide management oversight effectively
Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Competencies: Leadership, Development, Monitoring, Intakes, Budgets, Analysis, Management, Development Disabilities
Provides overall management, recruitment, and direction of Day Habilitation and Family Support (along with recreation) programs including managing staff, developing and managing budgets, participating in obtaining funds and grants, and development and implementation of policies and procedures in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Day Supports and serves in an informational/collaborative role to their peers, direct reports, senior leadership team.
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with the Vice President of Day Supports, senior leadership, division peers and direct reports in the coordination and execution of Agency & program goals
Ensures operational and service standard compliance with all Federal, State and agency policies within the Day and Family Support divisions
Acts as the primary leadership mentor for staff and interdisciplinary team members by providing necessary developmental training support and ensures mandatory training compliance in the assigned programs
Responsible for the development, implementation & monitoring of program management objectives and systems
Develops and executes short/ long term goals which enhance and support organizational strategic plan and priority initiatives
Provides input and assists in determining intake, transfer and discharge decisions regarding individuals utilizing program/services
Mathematical aptitude for budgetary, funding, cost benefits analysis and general business purposes
Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for billing purposes
Additional Responsibilities:
Enhances and promotes The Arc of Opportunity's strategic initiatives, overall brand, and organizational mission and values through positive promotion and representation while actively engaging in professional networking
Functional and situational reasoning ability to gather and apply factual information, exercise sound judgment, problem solve and apply principles of influence systems such as motivation, team building, accountability, coaching/counseling of staff and leadership within the scope of the position
Cross functional communication skills in written and oral English which convey dear direction, desired results, and vision to direct reports, individuals/families served, government agencies, community partners, funding sources, peers and senior management
Maintains required certification and recertification as required and in accordance with agency, State and Federal guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of five years' experience providing day and community support services, three of which must be in a multi program, supervisory role
A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, CORI, and Fingerprint checks are required
Experienced training, supervisory, budgetary, and advocacy skills
Mental Requirements:
Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated skills in conciliation, leadership, supervision, teamwork and training
Demonstrated ability to strategize, analyze, evaluate, and plan
Computer literacy skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform a physical restraint
Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide management oversight effectively
Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Competencies: Leadership, Development, Monitoring, Intakes, Budgets, Analysis, Management, Development Disabilities