Associate Director of Human Resources

At In Flight Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc. is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with IDD.

The Associate Director of Residential Services will support the VP of Residential & Day Hab and the Director of Residential in providing quality residential experience for the individuals residing in an Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) while ensuring their health and safety while following In Flights mission of a person centered approach.

This position is responsible for the oversight of seven IRA Programs that are throughout Columbia County. The main office is in Red Hook. The department does offer a vehicle to travel to each location.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human services social science or administration preferred degree in lieu of experience accepted.
• Three years of progressive management experience including two years of experience working in a Residential program supporting people with a developmental disability.

• Knowledge of the delivery system of residential services under OPWDD required.

Duties:

• Will be required to work 2 evenings a week and 1 weekend a month pop in visits to provide support leadership and ensuring the health safety and person centered services are being held to agency standards.
• Will work closely with the VP of Program & Compliance to supervise and support Coordinators to complete required administrative tasks and to actively participate in the planning and delivery of program services to each residence of the home.
• Provides oversight and guidance to the coordinators to ensure the day to day operations of the IRA are being met including but not limited to the supervision of staff schedules maintenance and all aspects of running the IRA.
• In the absence or vacancy of a Residential Coordinator will need to help assist with oversight of the assigned IRA.
• Ensures that the coordinators are working in conjunction with the Nursing and Clinical Department so that all individuals health mental health and medication management are being followed per Doctors orders.
• Ensure homes are following proper fiscal procedures; verify houses are managed within budgetary parameters set forth by agency including food household maintenance staffing.
• Ensure coordinators are prepared for internal and external audits ensure documentation is complete and up to date and that they are responsive to audits findings within required timeframe.
• Provide informal and formal performance evaluation feedback on and for all assigned employees in an ongoing and timely fashion. Meeting with coordinators one on one weekly including monthly coaching and mentoring.
• Will place the continued professional development of the coordinators as a priority working alongside the Human Resources Department.
• Participate in necessary committee meetings such as Admissions/Discharge HRC IRC Operations and any other as required or needed.
• Carry out special assignments prepare reports and oversee other projects as directed.

Requirements:

• Clean NYS drivers license
• Submit and pass all NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Flexible schedule
• Knowledge of Therap
• Understanding of Medicaid billing
• Experience in payroll
• Communication and documentation skills

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
Generous benefits including 403(b) medical dental and vision insurance.
Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time
Tuition Reimbursement
Supplemental benefits