Director - Adult Residential Services

Developmental Disabilities Institute

  • Smithtown, NY
  • $110,000-125,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description :DDI's Residential Director is responsible for for the oversight of the caseload of their assigned residential facilities.Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 / yearResponsibilities:
  • Oversee all program operations of the agency’s adult residential programs, including Day Hab for 24-hour program models.
  • Be responsible for the hiring and management of sufficient staff to carry out the programs’ objectives.
  • Ensure adequate training is provided to staff which results in excellent employee competencies.
  • Be responsible for developing annual budgets for each program service and for managing the fiscal status of each to ensure budgetary goals are achieved.
  • Assure high quality services (which exceed governmental regulations) are provided and that programs develop and implement quality improvement plans
  • Ensure all program services maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and necessary governmental certifications.
  • Ensure the dignity, respect and rights of individuals served are maintained at all times.
  • Ensure people served as well as employees of the programs are provided a safe environment
  • Be responsible for the development of new programmatic services and options to meet the changing needs of individuals and their families.
  • Provide necessary training to management staff in the department.
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other departments in the agency.
  • Maintain positive professional relationships with other agencies and governing entities.
  • Ensure positive and sufficient communications with families of persons served by the department.
  • Serve as a contributing member of the agency’s senior management team
  • Participate on designated agency committees as assigned, i.e. Incident Review.
  • Ensure all incidents are handled, reported & documented appropriately.
  • Perform other job related duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in related human service field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience in advanced management level experience in work related to providing high quality services to adults with developmental disabilities.
DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Developmental Disabilities Institute