Lifeworks · 1 day ago
Assistant Director - Day Hab
Westwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expLifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to providing advocacy, empowerment, and opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Assistant Director, Day Hab will lead and manage the Day Habilitation program, ensuring compliance with service plans and creating a conducive learning environment for individuals served.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Lifeworks
Lifeworks is a non-profit organization that offers charity programs, advisory services, and empowerment support to the communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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