Associate Director

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

Job summary

Chrysalis seeks an Associate Director to assist the Area Director and oversee the managers of the programs in Reno, NV. The role focuses on maintaining a high level of quality and coordinating with schools, state workers, families, therapists, courts, and residential placements to support individuals toward greater independence.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the disability field, strong communication skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to document work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the disability field.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Public relations with outside professionals and state employees.
• Ability to complete program documentation accurately and on time.
• Ability to manage personnel and program issues.
• Commitment to improving quality and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area Director and oversee program managers.
• Maintain high quality across the program.
• Coordinate among school, state workers, family, therapist, court and residential placement.
• Ensure staff provide appropriate support to help individuals gain independence.
• Apply Chrysalis values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory skills

Public relations

Documentation

Time management

Crisis handling

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

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