Assistant Director of DD Services

About the role

Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do! We believe in empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering their growth, independence, and happiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals
• Analyze and document business processes and problems
• Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies
• Cookordination and implementation of general departmental projects
• Conduct and manage trainings based on departmental and staffing requirements
• Conduct interviews, hire new staff, and complete manual employment references
• Reward, evaluate, and discipline staff
• Responsible for the professional development of current staff
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations
• Processes and submits time sheets and payroll for the department
• On call for staffing and clinical emergencies
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints
• Obtain funding from the DDA for the current and prospective consumers
• Monitor and record all incident reports within the departments, submit reports to compliance officer, and input data in monitoring system
• Audit clinical charts regularly and provide feedback and staff training as needed
• Oversees the Electronic Medical Record, and completes regular audits
• Submits QA Incident documentation monthly to appropriate personnel
• Attends all mandatory meetings
• Absorbs new houses (i.e.: licensure, furnishings, etc.)
• Manages assigned departmental employees
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of services
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable laws
• Manages assigned departmental employees
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of services
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, accreditation requirements and applicable laws

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service or related field of study; OR associate’s degree
• (4) years of Supervisory experience and/or training
• (5) years of experience providing support to adults with ID/DD and SPMI; OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages assigned departmental employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, accreditation requirements and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, terminating and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of CARF, COMAR, DDA, State and Federal regulations

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
• Robust Retirement Plan – 403(b) with company match
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition and Rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Perks
• Discounts and Perks
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Legal Assistance
• Transferable Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Annual Wellness Initiatives
• Access to the Calm App

Pay

• $70,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Disclaimers

• Rock Creek Foundation aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected.
• All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.
• Rock Creek Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Rock Creek Foundation participates in E-Verify.