Director 1, Adult Day Services

Overview of Position

Oversees assigned program(s) through planning, organizing, directing and controlling all aspects of program services including supervision of program associates. Ensures proper delivery of services to participants and compliance with program design.

Essential Functions

• Ensures health and safety of program participants through the development, implementation and enforcement of standards, guidelines, and services for designated program(s).
• Recruits, recommends for hire, trains, and evaluates designated staff.
• Schedules appropriate staff to maintain required staffing ratios.
• Makes sure the fiscal operation of assigned program(s) is running smoothly.
• Supervises the service coordination of designated participants including, but not limited to, intake process; including all associated meetings, contacts, and training sessions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with participants, participant family members, referral agencies, community resources, and agency staff members.
• Oversees quality assurance of designated program(s) inclusive of all applicable licensing, agencies, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and other regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates staff training needs and establishes training schedules relevant to specific programs.
• Makes sure all required personnel and staff documentation and reports are completed.
• Makes sure all required participant documentation and data are completed.
• Conducts group observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in the management of human services delivery or related field, working with developmental disabilities, and/or behavior issues and 2 years supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and general public.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality pertaining to the work environment.
• Provide assistance with personal care to participants, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
• Push wheel chairs on a variety of terrain.
• Obtain fingerprint clearance per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Pass post-offer medical examination.
• Carry up to 70 lbs frequently, stand for up to 4 hours per day, sit for up to 3 hours per day, walk for up to 4 hours per day, and perform repetitive motions and activities.
• Have visual acuity to view computer monitor and read newsprint.
• Travel to local areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan counseling program.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.

Pay

$70,304

Schedule

Full-time - Monday-Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm