Director II

Position

Description:

Home Director II

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

State:
Louisiana

Reports To:

Program Supervisor

Created:
October

Job Summary

Responsible for all the operations of the community home under the general direction of the Program Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Directs the entire operations and programming of two (2) community homes

Oversees the work performance of all direct care staff

Develop staff schedule and publish

Collect, assimilate, approve, and submit all appropriate documentation for payroll processing

Complete annual performance evaluation

Ensure that all policies, rules, and regulations are followed and establish resolution including administration of discipline, corrections, and reinforcements as required

Conduct staff meetings and provide training when necessary

Responsible for the health and welfare of individual(s) served

Schedule all medical appointments

Advocate individual(s) served rights when appropriate

Schedule individual(s) served activities

Ensure fire and evacuation procedures are up to date and train accordingly

Enhance the quality of life for individual(s) served

Participate in the selection, placement, and training of new staff

Manages all care and maintenance of buildings and grounds for the community home

Schedule and ensure vehicle maintenance is completed

Responsible for the overall financial success of community home(s)

Maintain finances within assigned budget

Manage assigned petty cash

Process all invoices and submit to home office promptly and on time

Keep overtime to a minimum

Ensure all house inventories (food, supplies, clothing) are complete and proper amounts are available as needed

Ensure all efforts are made to maintain responsible utility, repair, and transportation expenses

Ensure compliance with standards for annual survey

Prepare and submit all required documents in a timely manner (i.e., program notes, invoices/bills, state required documents, payroll, individual(s) served financial information)

Oversee individual(s) served finances and ensure all policies and procedures are followed in the administration of such

Maintain relationship with the family of each individual(s) served work to ensure the best outcome

Serve as a role model for both individual(s) served and staff

Follow and enforce all policies and procedures of Evergreen

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

Education:

High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred

At least two (2) years in related field and three (3) years supervisory experience preferred

Must complete Med Aid certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain current certification

Ability to communicate well both in written and oral forms

Good organizational skills with eye for detail

Ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment

Must be adaptable and have good decision-making skills

Working knowledge of basic computer applications, with the aptitude to learn additional software and programs

Physical Requirements

Constantly moves about to coordinate work

Routinely works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines

Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Constantly alert and observant during working hours

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will supervise a minimum of twelve (12) employees

Special Requirements

May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.

Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.

Must be able to prioritize work tasks.

Employment Variables

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.