Athelas Institute Inc. Job Description
Title: Assistant Director of Residential Services
Department: Administration
Reports To: Residential Director Status: Exempt
Position Overview: Support all residential program departments in all facets of community inclusion/integration and programmatic supports and services.
Essential Job Functions:
Assist Director of Residential Programs and other Administration in supporting and serving all Athelas Residential Program participants Works in conjunction with Director to develop sustain and create growth in Residential programs Participates and Supports the agency with residential services strategic plans alliances and partnerships Provides creates and develops guidance and trainings. Responsible for department admissions and evaluations Oversees all plan of corrections from regulatory agencies. Works closely with Quality Supports Department to ensure the implementation of POCs. Department Quality Inspections to ensure residential site is incompliance with policy and State and Federal regulations. This will include books and paperwork. Attend agency meetings to include Annual Review Committee and Division Directors May act as chair of departmental meetings. Supervises Operation Managers on interviewing vacancies and scheduling Maintains routine or as needed contact with individuals significant family members or legal guardians. Keeps department director informed of any situations/conditions which may threaten the health and safety of individuals. Treats individuals families and advocates with dignity and respect always. Other duties assigned from the Executive Director or designee.
RELATIONSHIPS: Internal:All Athelas Institute Inc. departments. External:Residential neighbors parents advocates consultants regulatory agency personnel physician offices insurance companies etc....
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years experience or supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or Bachelors Degree in related field
Training and Experience: Have valid Maryland drivers license and own transportation. CMT certified. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Excel and navigating web based database. Have completed all DDA trainings.
Position may require some evening and weekend work.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: Able to work as a leader of a team and motivate staff. Able to train supervise evaluate and monitor staff and clients. Able to communicate effectively and professionally with all internal and external contacts. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to keep complete and accurate records. Able to make sound judgments in emergencies.
| Required Experience:
Director