Director of Residential Services

About the role

The Director of Residential Services at Community Options, Inc. is responsible for leading a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position requires a bachelor’s degree with two years of full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• May conduct programmatic investigations
• Be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• May be assigned additional tasks and responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem-solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete background checks, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee incentive & discount programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Pay

$60,000 starting salary

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the individuals served