Community Integration Programs Lead

Arc of Greater New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Greater New Orleans invites applications for Assistant Director of Community Integration. The role partners with the Director to plan, administer, and coordinate Day Habilitation Centers and Community Integration activities, guiding participants toward vocational growth and social engagement within their communities.

Responsibilities include supervising program coordinators, ensuring regulatory compliance with OCDD and CARF, developing procedures, fostering community partnerships,

Qualifications

• Degree in human services or related discipline preferred; significant related experience may be substituted.
• Possesses organizational and supervisory experience and skills.
• Possesses written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates evidence of a stable personality, initiative, and creativity.
• Protects confidentiality of program participants, parents/advocates, staff, and departmental business affairs.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.
• High usage – Cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Program Coordinators and provides annual written performance evaluations.
• Ensures timely submission of reports (monthly, annually and/or progress) to department Director and Compliance
• Assures that participants’ choices are implemented in accordance with the plan.
• Assists Director, when appropriate, in the development of departmental procedures and goals.
• Monitors programming personnel and makes recommendations to improve services being provided.
• Develops community sites and community integration opportunities.
• Ensures staffing ratios are adequate to facilitate participant activities.
• Assures staff receives on-going training as it relates to their professional development and licensing standards.
• Reviews/approves time sheets of appropriate personnel.
• Regularly communicate with local governing entities, support coordination agencies and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed of regulations and changes. Assist in ensuring program is in alignment with best practices.
• Coordinates staff roles and scheduling to ensure safe and high-quality services and support.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations on behalf of ArcGNO.
• Conducts site visits at community centers to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Travel to various sites and meetings as needed for the purpose of ratio, site evaluation, training or planning meetings.
• Drives a company vehicle (van or bus).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Written and verbal skills

Driver’s license

Education

Degree in human services or related discipline

Significant related experience in IDD or leadership

Job description

The Arc of Greater New Orleans invites applications for Assistant Director of Community Integration. The role partners with the Director to plan, administer, and coordinate Day Habilitation Centers and Community Integration activities, guiding participants toward vocational growth and social engagement within their communities.

Responsibilities include supervising program coordinators, ensuring regulatory compliance with OCDD and CARF, developing procedures, fostering community partnerships,