Director of Residential Services

About the role

The Director of Residential Services at Community Options, Inc. is responsible for maintaining a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person leads and trains a team to support programmatic initiatives, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals 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
• Maintain program documentation and billable records accurately and timely
• 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
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

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

• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

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

Community Options offers 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, and more. Please visit our website to complete an online application!

Pay

$65,000/year

Schedule

N/A