Assistant Director (822)

About the role

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership and guidance as a member of the management team in long and short-term planning, development, organization, and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program.
• Oversee and manage curriculum development and support Case Managers to assess and set goals and objectives, develop plans of action/teaching techniques for persons served in the group, and integrate the goals of each person’s service plans and transition plans into group curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with all plans including Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP’s) and Individual Service Plans (ISP’s), and that plans are being delivered consistently.
• Ensure group room environment is conducive to maximum learning and independence. Ensure all materials arranged consistently to allow persons served to access them as independently as possible.
• Participate and enforce cleaning routines and report maintenance concerns.
• Responsible for the scheduling of staff in their assigned group rooms as well as working with the other Assistant Directors and Resource Manager in managing the staff schedule for the program.
• Provide assistance in your rooms to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Participate in the transfer of persons served as needed to meet their individual needs.
• Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on a regular basis and as needed.
• Supervise the implementation of the DHSP and maintain individual’s confidential records.
• Aid in overseeing and ensuring all documentation is completed within timelines and meets Mass Health regulations.
• Aid Director of Day Hab and Associate Director with referrals and development of services within the Day Hab site.
• Aid in identifying community resources and plan and organize community trips with individuals.
• Attend Program-wide Director meetings, case review meetings, supervision meetings, in-service trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director.
• Directly supervises Case Managers and Assistant Case Managers assigned to team.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent Benefits Package

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Pay Range

$62,738 per year

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