Assistant Director - Residential

About the role

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since then, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Since inception, our purpose and mission have remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and support in a manner that meets and exceeds the expectations of RISE customers
• Responsible to recruit, hire, train, coach, and performance manage Direct Support Professionals (DSP) staff
• Affirm that the provided support meets the expectations of all policies and procedures including compliance with all DES/DDD and other relevant licensing requirements
• Affirm that RISE is a learning organization at all levels and is continually looking for ways to increase knowledge and skills
• Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required by the RISE planning teams and the state agencies
• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory training as required
• Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings
• Complete employees payroll summaries accurately and within designated time frames ensuring compliance with DOL regulations
• Demonstrate competency in financial and budgetary issues
• Affirm that people are assisted (as relevant to the person) with supports of daily living, medication and medical issues when indicated, accessing the community and etc.
• Affirm that clean and safe environments are maintained
• Frequently interact with people receiving support

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and/or two (2) years of supervisory experience in the management of complex programs; or four (4) years of experience and two (2) years supervisory experience
• Previous knowledge and experience working with the State of Arizona Department of Economic Securities Department of Developmental Disabilities is preferred
• Must have excellent and demonstrative verbal and written communication skills
• Appropriate telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel as needed, this position will require travel within your local area as well as other parts of the state as needed

Additional Candidacy Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license, minimum of twenty-one years of age and meet driver requirements as specified by RISE Insurance Agency
• Must be able to complete a successful background check, driving record check, and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Pay

RISE offers competitive salary and excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, and a 403b that includes an employer contribution.

Schedule

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