Day Hab Assistant Director
Day Hab Assistant Director
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$ 64500 - 64500
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Description
The Assistant Program Director of Day Services is responsible for supporting the overall operation and quality assurance of the Day Habilitation Program as assigned by the Program Director. This includes oversight of center-based and community-based programming staff supervision and training facility maintenance compliance with OPWDD regulations and adherence to HeartShare policies. The Assistant Director assumes full program responsibility in the absence of the Program Director.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Under the direction of the Program Director the Assistant Program director is responsible for the following:
Service Delivery & Support
- Provide continuous on-site leadership of the Day Services Program with the Program Director.
- Ensure quality programming that meets the physical social developmental and inclusion needs of individuals.
- Safeguard the health safety rights and well-being of all program participants.
- Oversee maintenance of a clean safe and functional facility.
- Ensure vehicles are maintained safely used and meet inspection standards.
- Adhere to policies and procedures governing day-to-day operations.
- Ensure effective functioning of the Program Planning Team process.
- Oversee compliance with HeartShare billing attendance and documentation policies (e.g. Pcare Precision Care).
- Verify daily group assignments to ensure appropriate staffing.
- Monitor documentation compliance including behavior safety and vehicle records.
- Support implementation of the site-specific Quality Assurance (QA) Plan.
- Assist in the completion for incident follow-ups and audit responses within required timeframes.
Fiscal Responsibilities
- Assist in managing internal fiscal systems including petty cash and inventory control.
Staff Supervision and Development
- Participate in hiring and orientation of new staff.
- Conduct regular observations of program activities and meals.
- Ensure staff complete required OPWDD and HeartShare trainings.
- Ensure ongoing supervision and timely completion of staff evaluations.
- Maintain systems for regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
Participant Support
- With the program team ensure participants are clean safe and supervised at all times.
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling when necessary.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information.
- Ensure timely reporting and resolution of all incidents and serious reportable events.
Professionalism and Agency Representation
- Utilize positive professional communication and behavior.
- Advocate for participants respectfully and professionally.
- Model appropriate behavior and professionalism.
- Enforce HeartShares dress code and maintain sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Engage in professional development and maintain required certifications.
- Represent HeartShare in a way that promotes its mission vision and values.
- Participate in relevant internal and external meetings committees and professional groups.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Program Director or senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in health Human Services Special Education or related fieldrequired.
- At least two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience required.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.
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- Extensive knowledge of OPWDD Programs
Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Gympass Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more
Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and
underestimated.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
