Unit Director

About the role

The Unit Director performs highly complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC).

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit.
• Hires, develops, manages, schedules, sets priorities for, and oversees the activity of staff for assigned homes.
• Ensures the assigned homes have an adequate and well-trained work force.
• Provides guidance to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and works collaboratively with other department leads such as in the areas of QIDP services, behavioral health/psychology, and active treatment/vocational services to ensure integrated programs and services in the home.
• Reviews and coordinates the services provided by the behavioral health services staff, including positive behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, counseling plans, skill acquisition plans, and crisis intervention plans.
• Reviews and coordinates the services provided by the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) staff including the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) Preparation meeting, ISP Addendum meetings, and the Annual ISP.
• Coordinates, implements and evaluates operational policies and procedures.
• Evaluates implementation, monitors for compliance, and takes action when policies, procedures and/or plans are not being followed including conducting an analysis of reasons for any implementation challenges.
• Reviews and approves required reports such as daily shift reports, on/off campus outing reports, environmental audit reports, vacancy reports and monthly reports on the status of corrective action and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attends, actively participates in, and follows up with issues generated from a wide array of meetings, work groups, activities and task forces related to residential services, including the Critical Incident Team (CIT) and Incident Management Review Team (IMRT), and other special projects and committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, or ability to research and develop knowledge of, Texas Administrative Code, HHSC policies and procedures related to State Supported Living Centers, the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement, and Life Safety Code.
• Knowledge of and experience in ensuring the provision of quality services, treatment, training and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge regarding medications used to assist with positive behavioral support plans.
• Ability to manage and coordinate residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit.
• Ability to hire, develop, manage, schedule, set priorities for, and oversee the activity of staff for assigned homes.
• Ability to ensure the assigned homes have an adequate and well-trained work force.
• Ability to provide guidance to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and work collaboratively with other department leads such as in the areas of QIDP services, behavioral health/psychology, and active treatment/vocational services to ensure integrated programs and services in the home.
• Ability to review and coordinate the services provided by the behavioral health services staff, including positive behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, counseling plans, skill acquisition plans, and crisis intervention plans.
• Ability to review and coordinate the services provided by the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) staff including the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) Preparation meeting, ISP Addendum meetings, and the Annual ISP.
• Ability to coordinate, implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate implementation, monitor for compliance, and take action when policies, procedures and/or plans are not being followed including conducting an analysis of reasons for any implementation challenges.
• Ability to review and approve required reports such as daily shift reports, on/off campus outing reports, environmental audit reports, vacancy reports and monthly reports on the status of corrective action and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to attend, actively participate in, and follow up with issues generated from a wide array of meetings, work groups, activities and task forces related to residential services, including the Critical Incident Team (CIT) and Incident Management Review Team (IMRT), and other special projects and committees as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Special Education) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality service plans and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Experience in coordinating and integrating services provided by various departments and professionals.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team of professionals and staff.
• Experience in conducting performance evaluations and developing staff development plans.
• Experience in analyzing staffing reports and taking action to improve areas of concern.
• Experience in providing technical expertise, consultation, guidance, and support to staff.
• Experience in attending and actively participating in meetings and task forces related to residential services.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle crisis/emergency situations and take immediate action to resolve issues.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and other department leads.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify areas needing attention and take action to improve operations.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
• Ability to model appropriate behavior and interactions with individuals who have complex needs.
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and develop staff development plans.
• Ability to provide technical expertise, consultation, guidance, and support to staff.

Benefits

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$5,833.33 - $9,508.25 Monthly

Schedule

Day Shift