Assistant Director of Community Based Day Supports

Assistant Director of Community Based Day Supports Summary

The Assistant Director is under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, responsible for the daily and ongoing operation of the Community Based Day Supports program. Including expansion and development of new services and models designed to increase the independence of all program participants.

Affirming Individual Rights and Dignity including, but not limited to ensuring that individuals are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Minute Man's Human Rights Policy and regulations. Developing & maintaining a varied curriculum that includes, but is not limited to assisting individuals:

• Access to the community 3-4 times per week average
• By supporting their exploration of employment options with a well-designed career exploration & skill building program
• By helping them build positive relationships with community members and peers with social skill building classes and groups
• Continuing to provide a wide variety of community activities for people to choose from including Art, Cultural & Community.
• Coordinate skill building activities in the areas of Independent Living and Practical life Skills.
• Emphasize Health and Wellness focusing on: coping skills, exercise, healthy lifestyles, men’s & women’s issues and outdoor adventure
• As mandated reporters, staff must understand DPPC guidelines and appropriately utilize the reporting process. Duties may also include filing out incident reports and writing notes in the communication log.

Responsible for supervision of assigned employees.

Maintain effective and professional communication,

Consistently utilizes positive behavior supports and ensures that all other staff does the same,

Coordinates development and effective implementation of job training and service delivery,

Oversee all General Event Reports (GERs) and Thought Logs (T-logs) using the Therap software.

Ensure sufficient staffing for all group community outings and adherence to the CBDS daily schedule.

Responsible for reviewing the ES/CBDS Departmental Orientation Checklist for all newly hired CBDS staff.

Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of management practices including state and federal regulatory,

General knowledge of employment services, job development, and related clinical services.

Obtain and maintain, certification in First Aid, CPR, Mart / Drivers' Safety, MAP CPI/Safety Care, Human Rights

*** And more (see uploaded Job Description)

A Bachelor Degree & 2 years' experience in Human Services or Six (6) years' experience in Human Services with at least 2 year of Case Management or supervisory experience.

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