Assistant Director of Vocational Services
Assistant Director of Vocational Services
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Job Description
Join Chimes and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a notforprofit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
Our vast array of services educational employment vocational residential habilitative and behavioral health is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative responsive solutions.
Salary: $85000 per year
Position Type: Onsite MondayFriday 8:00am4:00pm
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):
- In conjunction with the director manages the daytoday operations of the department which may include the departments operational programmatic financial and budget activities.
- Supervises assigned Program(s)/Deputy Director(s) directly and direct support staff indirectly to ensure accountability.
- Provides counsel and advice to the director regarding department operations.
- Reviews and analyzes department operations to evaluate the performance of the department and to identify areas of potential program modifications and improvements.
- Ensures the department adheres to agency goals objectives and strategies.
- Provides leadership and serves as a mentor coach being a visible and approachable sounding board and resource to management and programs.
- Assures that programs meet required regulatory standards including but not limited to relevant Federal State and Local standards.
- Provides oversight of the Department in the absence of the director.
- Plans assigns and/or supervises the work of others.
- Assists in the selection of competent staff.
- Ensures that staff are properly trained on the job.
- Assists with the supervision and training of adults with intellectual disabilities to promote each individuals growth toward his/her highest potential.
- Takes necessary action in emergencies following Agency policies and procedures and reports such incidents according to Agency protocols.
- Develops and writes service funding plans for people served who are being considered for admission to vocational programs.
- Responsible for the flow of communication to from and between Direct Support Professional Staff management staff other departments agencies professionals and families.
- Creates and promotes a work environment which encourages recognition communication professional development and teamwork while demonstrating a commitment to Agency Values Mission and Goals.
- Upholds Agency policy and procedures by conducting staff training and taking personnel action as necessary.
- Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergencies when people are in danger of injuring themselves or others.
- Is a positive role model to people served and Agency staff.
- Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
- Attends work regularly according to the assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Attends and participates in inservice training staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
- Works cooperatively with others including all staff supervisors administrators coworkers individuals served community professionals customers vendors and the public.
- Assumes other duties responsibilities and special projects as needed.
SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):
- May attend Individual Planning meetings.
- Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers experience while meeting the needs of individuals served and the programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: A Bachelors Degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with major course work in human services business management or a related field is generally preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Five years working with people with intellectual disabilities of which three years must be progressively responsible supervisory experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights holidays and weekends. Must have a car and a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agencys insurance carrier and by Agency policy.
NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.
Whats in it for you
Total Rewards (For FullTime Employees >30 hours/week):
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Company Match
- Transportation Subsidy
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to learn more
To learn more about Chimes and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purposedriven organization visit us at: Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
