Assistant Director

Overview

Position:
Assistant Director, Day Hab
Job

Location:

Westwood, MA
Shift: Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: $62,783.50

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Assistant Director, Day Hab to work with individuals with /DD in one of our Day Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are a team dedicated to advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity for those we serve, offering a fulfilling career with competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment.

• Provide leadership and guidance as a member of the management team in long and short-term planning development, organization and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program.
• Oversee and manage curriculum development and support Case Managers to assess and set goals and objectives, develop plans of action/teaching techniques for persons served in the group, and integrate the goals of each person’s service plans and transition plans into group curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with all plans including Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP’s) and Individual Service Plans (ISP’s), and that plans are being delivered consistently.
• Ensure group room environment is conducive to maximum learning and independence. Ensure all materials arranged consistently to allow persons served to access them as independently as possible. Participate and enforce cleaning routines and report maintenance concerns.
• Responsible for the scheduling of staff in their assigned group rooms as well as working with the other Assistant Directors and Resource Manager in managing the staff schedule for the program. Provide assistance in your rooms to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Participate in the transfer of persons served as needed to meet their individual needs.
• Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on a regular basis and as needed. Supervise the implementation of the DHSP and maintain individual’s confidential records. Assist in overseeing and ensuring all documentation is completed within timelines and meets Mass Health regulations.
• Assist Director of Day Hab and Associate Director with referrals and development of services within the Day Hab site.
• Assist with identifying community resources and plan and organize community trips with individuals.
• Attend Program-wide Director meetings, case review meetings, supervision meetings, in-service trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director.
• Directly supervises Case Managers and Assistant Case Managers assigned to team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Working vehicle required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice.

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