Associate Director

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

Job summary

Chrysalis of Ogden, UT seeks an Associate Director to support the Area Director, oversee program managers, and maintain a high level of quality across the program.

Coordination with schools, state workers, families, therapists, courts and residential providers is essential to helping individuals gain greater independence while applying the Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the disability field.
• Capable of communicating well in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; ability to prioritize work and complete program documentation accurately.
• Good public relations skills with outside professionals and state employees.
• Ability to manage personnel and program issues and continually improve quality and profitability of the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the managers of the programs and assist the Area Director.
• Coordinate between the school, state workers, family, therapist, court and residential placement.
• Ensure all Chrysalis positions provide appropriate support to help individuals gain greater independence.
• Uphold the Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public relations

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in disability field

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