Services for the UnderServed · 1 day ago
Assistant Program Director
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelServices for the UnderServed is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in leading meaningful lives. The Assistant Program Director will enhance the quality of life for residents by providing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing strategies to support staff and residents effectively.
Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidentialSocial
Responsibilities
Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the residence
Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported
Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes
Participates in the screening, admission and discharge of people within the residence to ensure a smooth transition of support
Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, spirituality
Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns
Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment
Provides leadership and direction for the residence through a combination of activities, including but not limited to observation, mentoring, coaching
Maintains all records and systems and ensures staff are properly trained and supported
Ensure all staff are trained in all aspects of each person’s life including health protocols , personal choice and outcomes
Leads meetings with all stakeholders to ensure participation for all members of each person’s circle of support
Represents the division and organization by participating on DD councils and IAC committees
Coaches and mentors all staff under their supervision
Understands and applies appropriate techniques for conflict resolution, crisis prevention, intervention and resolution
Provides round-the-clock responsiveness as part of emergency notifications and assistance
Ensures that the program are operating within their established budget
Partners with the Human Resources Department in all efforts relevant to hiring, developing and retaining staff
Maintains all records in compliance with OPWDD regulations
Ensure the observations are completed across all staffing shifts
Ensure all health care needs are met and all staff are trained in the needs of the people we support
Ensure all Fire Safety Regulations are met
Ensure all agency policies and procedure are followed
Partners with the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement team to ensure that all standards relative to the residences are met
Continually monitors program to look for areas that could improve
Ensures that the CARF philosophy is implemented, and reassessed accordingly
Ensures that the program is continuously requesting feedback from all stakeholders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working with people with IDD preferred
Preferred
AMAP; SCIP-R; CPR & First Aid
Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)
Drivers License preferred
Ability to escort people out in the community and provide direct care
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Health and wellness resources
Generous PTO
Professional development
Company
Services for the UnderServed
S:US provides residential and health services to people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Douglas Walerstein
Chief Financial Officer
Gurveen Vohra, MPA
Human Resources Business Partner Executive - Support Services
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