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The Vice President of Adult Program Services (VPAS) is responsible for the overall management and administration of a cluster of Adult Residential Programs and ADT. The management functions entail planning budgeting and implementation and assessment of services to ensure that individuals needs are being met and that services are high quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of current practices in the field and ensure that all programs practice the following principles: uphold individual rights and dignity; promote individual control; promote community membership; promote development of meaningful relations with others; promote personal growth and accomplishments; promote personal well-being health and safety
- Ensure that all individuals receive professional individualized services based upon periodic assessment of needs that all programs have written goals & objectives & that a comprehensive program evaluation is conducted which measures progress toward goals individual satisfaction with services & changes in population served
- Provide positive innovative and effective leadership and motivation to your department to ensure that the organization is a responsive and professional organization that it carries out our mission well
- Design and maintain an effective organizational structure which facilitates the efficient implementation of Delineate lines of authority responsibility and communication & establish well defined documented & properly communicated staff roles and ensure that appropriate staffing levels & qualifications are met
- Demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive staff training by implementing a variety of ongoing trainings for all levels of staff
- Provide effective direct supervision & support to all assigned staff and ensure that your supervisory staff is providing supervision and support to their subordinates & ensure that all staff are valued and treated fairly with dignity and respect
- Meet or exceed regulatory requirements which may include: ISP Regulations APD regulations DPH CARF standards & Department of Labor Wage & Hour Regulations
- Develop review and revise operating policies and procedures on an ongoing basis
- Participate in preparation of well-written proposals and grants. Maintain knowledge of state contract procurement regulations
- Maintain positive and effective relations with families guardians state agencies and other entities that purchase our services
- Participate in the creation of the annual budgets for the programs under your management control & monitor & control revenues/expenses
- Continue to provide RBT related responsibilities and duties as needed for Florida Division
Department Specific Duties:
- Ensure that all individuals health care needs are being met and that our medication administration regulations are consistently applied and complied with.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of and oversight of individuals financial resources including government benefits housing subsidies and other resources that they may be entitled to
- Ensure that all homes and day program are kept in a safe clean and attractive manner and that all safety plans programs and policies are communicated to staff and are implemented and practiced consistently.
- Work cohesively with the Clinical Department in the oversight of all Individualized Behavior Support Plans and the overall adherence to Positive Behavior Supports across all sites
- Participate as an effective respectful and positive member of the Senior Management Team and contribute to joint efforts of the agency. Maintain an appreciation for the scope and responsibilities of fellow managers
QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Masters Degree in a related field
- A minimum of five years full-time Human Service employment at least three of which involved supervisory experience.
- Must have experience working with adults with developmental disability diagnosis (required)
Fantastic Benefits Include:
- Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance Vision insurance and FSA
- 403B Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Generous PTO and your birthday off.
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Remission.
- Opportunity for FREE Masters Degree in ABA