Area Director

Caregiver Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caregiver Inc. is seeking an Area Director to oversee care delivery and team operations within an assigned area. You will guide staff, ensure services meet IPC specifications, and coordinate with regional leadership on budget and growth strategies.

Key duties include marketing Daybreak services, auditing documentation, authorizing expenses up to $500, and ensuring regulatory compliance with waivers. Strong writing and communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent writing skills and outstanding communication abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of HCS, DB-MD, DADS, TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of care and team duties in assigned area.
• Assist Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community and organizations.
• Ensure services are provided as written on the IPC and compliant with waivers.
• Audit service delivery and day habilitation notes; track utilization and adjust as needed.
• Authorize expenses up to $500 and monitor budget-related activities.
• Supervise Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, and Coordinators.
• Ensure staff training on Daybreak philosophy, policies, PDPs, and required support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Coordinate with Regional Director on strategic planning, growth and monthly billing reviews.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Outstanding communication skills

Professional environment

Extensive knowledge of HCS/DB-MD/DADS/

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred

Minimum 5 years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Area Director oversees and manages all aspects of individual care and team member duties in assigned area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community; state schools, MRA’s, etc.
• Attends individual pre-placement meetings.
• Ensures that designated Team Member attends annual PDP meetings for all individuals. Area Director shall attend as necessary.
• Ensures services are provided as written on the IPC.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations of the TDMHMR, HCS, DADS, TxHmL and DB-MD Waiver programs, as applicable.
• Audits service delivery notes and day habilitation notes.
• Tracks services and reviews documentation of service providers.
• Oversees purchase of adaptive aids and necessary home modifications.
• Reviews individual utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Member and individual interactions and household activities.
• Oversees and ensures efficient use of resources including, but not limited to, costs associated with vehicle maintenance and usage, grocery expenditures, utilities and payroll costs.
• Authorizes expenses up to $500.00.
• Responsible for duties as the Local Safety Coordinator and Rights Committee Team Member.
• Participates in Team duties as assigned.
• Provides input to Regional Director regarding regional budgets.
• Assists Regional Director in resolution of Team Member/Individual complaints.
• Coordinates with Regional Director on strategic planning and growth.
• Uses Daybreak’s Guiding Principles and Principles of Decision-Making to ensure the mission statement is evident in all areas of responsibility.
• Prepares monthly billing reviews to ensure accuracy and complete billing.
• Responsible for marketing Daybreak program to the community/state schools, MRAs, etc.
• Reviews and approves time sheets.
• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in assigned duties.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by your management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, Team Member Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Members as assigned.
• Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees.
• Ensures all Team Members are trained on the philosophy, policies and procedures of Daybreak and individual PDPs and needed support prior to working with an individual.
• Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of Daybreak or if Daybreak policies and/or procedures are violated.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.
• Schedules pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional environment
• Extensive knowledge of the HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, manuals and other company documents. Exhibits above average oral communication skills.