Seven Hills Foundation · 1 day ago
Adult Services Residential Director of Specialized Programs
Foster, RI
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$29/hr - $29/hr
1+ years expSeven Hills Foundation is dedicated to providing responsive and effective residential supports to individuals with disabilities. The Adult Services Residential Director of Specialized Programs will oversee day-to-day operations of assigned residences, ensuring quality program services while leading staff to create a respectful and empowering atmosphere for residents.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall day- to- day operations of the assigned residence including but not limited to:
Physical, psychological, and emotional health and safety of the residents
To ensure that all individuals are treated with respect, dignity and support to take as much control as possible over routine activities in their home
To teach, assist and support individuals in the community and at home so that the individual is able to learn, and master skills that enable them to enhance their status by assuming socially valued roles
To support each individual’s existing relationships and increase their networks of friends and acquaintances
To ensure that all individuals supported to explore and express their interest for community membership
To participate in individual advocacy system
To assist to maintain neatness and cleanliness of the individuals environment including but not limited to their bedroom, common area, kitchen bathroom etc
To maintain regular contact and positive relationships with the individual’s family members/guardians, which includes providing status updates in an agreed upon time frame, scheduling visits, and acting as a positive liaison between family/guardian and the residential program
To maintain regular contact and positive relationships with work program staff
Demonstrates effective communication skills and sound professional judgement
Actively participates in improving communication with participants by learning, encouraging, and actively utilizing an individual’s modes of communication
Conducts participant assessments and reassessments to identify individual’s needs and desires through formal tools and various personal contacts, including face-to-face interactions
Provides feedback to team members and/or supervisors as to effectiveness of individual plans
Oversees and promotes ongoing positive communication with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of services
Support Coordination
Develops Individualized Support Plans for participants in conjunction with the individual, their guardian(s) as applicable, persons of importance to the individual, and their comprehensive/interdisciplinary care team
Develops goal, objectives, strategies, and guidelines based upon the needs and interests of the individual, as determined by the individual and the Interdisciplinary Team
Informs participants and their families of available community services and refers participants to agencies providing such services, as necessary
Coordinates ancillary services provided within agency and in the community as needed/appropriate
Schedules and ensures appropriate completion of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
Lead the appeals process as needed
Completes referrals for service areas, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of service resources available within the agency and community
Monitors service outcomes, modifying service delivery strategies with the interdisciplinary team, individual, and other stakeholders as needed
Serves as a liaison between individuals, service providers, the agency, family, guardians, social caseworkers, etc
Recognizes that people's need for support changes as their life circumstances change and adjust
Staff Supervision and Program Leadership
Assures all staff are properly trained with current documentation/certifications on file, including the orientation of all new hires
Process’ programmatic-level human resources functions including oversight of leave of absence requests, payroll, staff developments, training compliance, etc
Monitors documentation in participant records to assure compliance with department and other regulations
Schedules and conducts monthly staff meetings, quarterly meetings, and other team meetings to review participant plan of care
Assist with actively promoting and positively role modeling the philosophy, mission and core values of the organization
Treat individuals served, associates, guests, and other stakeholders in a respectful and dignified manner
To take a leadership role in advocacy with and on behalf of individuals
To take a leadership role in supporting the accomplishments of the individual’s goals
To facilitate teamwork between all team members via open professional communication, sharing responsibilities and positive, constructive attitude
To participate in the ongoing on-site trainings and supervision of program staff
Ensures that staff treats people with respect and listens carefully to them to best honor their choices, privacy, refusals, and rituals while also providing appropriate safeguards
Administrative Duties
Performs work in compliance with Human Rights regulation and
Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Manage participant’s funds, and operational budgets
Participate in Incident Review process as assigned
Ensure that billable services are accurately documented and reconciled by deadlines
Plan and schedule staff, maintain staffing budgets and monitor services for the individuals
Ensure all Rhode Island/Seven Hills policies and licensing regulations are being met within the program
Ensure that the union contract is followed
Ensures that all required regulations are met
Contributes to the positive morale by representing the agency through professional communication and
Interactions
Participate in On Call responsibilities as assigned
Maintain all required certifications such as medication administration, First Aid & CPR, Safety-Care etc
To successfully complete required training in a timely manner
To assist in maintaining/tracking program staff required certifications
To perform additional duties as required or assigned
Crisis Management
Responds effectively to potential safety hazards and emergencies. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by being respectful of property and equipment. Follow proper maintenance and safety protocols
To initiate contact with supervisors as needed in the event of concerns and/or crises (i.e., Residential Director, Area Director etc.)
Models therapeutically appropriate support strategies
Safeguards sensitive and confidential data
Actively promote all Seven Hills’ policies and procedures, the site’s program specific policies and procedures and the regulations governing the program
May provide direct support of individuals, in event of emergent situations or lack of adequate staffing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Commitment to assisting people with developmental disabilities to participate fully in the life of their community
Ability to work as part of a team: positive and constructive
Bachelor Degree Required
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history
Able to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, visually, and in writing
Basic budgeting and mathematical skills
Proven ability to demonstrate tact, good judgment, and initiative in interactions with participants, peers, family members, the general public, and other stakeholders
Able to work with minimal supervision
Safety Care Master Trainer, or take course within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Prior management experience preferred
Basic computer literacy/proficiency preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
$2500 Sign-On Bonus
Company
Seven Hills Foundation
Seven Hills Foundation is a non-profit organization, supporting children and adults with physical, developmental, and other life challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kathleen Jordan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-07-01
2025-05-17
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