Associate Director

Chrysalis; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis seeks an Associate Director in Reno, NV to assist the Area Director and supervise program managers, ensuring high-quality services for individuals in our care.

You will coordinate with schools, state workers, families, therapists, courts and residential placements to support independence, guided by Chrysalis values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Qualifications

• Ages 21+ and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the disability field.
• Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to prioritize and complete program documentation on time.
• Strong public relations skills with external professionals and state employees.
• Ability to manage personnel and program issues and improve quality and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Director and oversee program managers.
• Coordinate between school, state workers, family, therapist, court, and residential placement.
• Maintain high program quality by applying Chrysalis values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Public relations

People management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in disability field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Associate Director assists the Area Director and oversees the managers of the programs. The Associate Director is also responsible to maintain a high level of quality for the program. Coordination between the school, various state workers, family, therapist, court and residential placement are vital for a person to be successful, ensures that all Chrysalis positions provide appropriate support for the individuals to help them gain greater independence by making a difference in applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

21 years of age or older and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the disability field. Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form. Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames. Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees. Able to effectively manage personnel and program issues. Continual improve the quality and profitability of the program.

Desired Requirements

• Experience and/or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals.
• Knowledge of person centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals.
• Experience in supervising employees.
• Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations.
• Have good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues.
• Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.
• Computer skills.
• Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of medical, professional and state employees.
• Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate people's needs.

SALARY LEVEL: $62,000 - $74,000