Community Integration & Recreation Lead

People's Arc; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

People's Arc in Bohemia, NY seeks a dedicated supervisor to manage Community Habilitation and respite services, ensuring OPWDD compliance and growth through partnerships. The role leads staff, schedules trainings, and maintains program budgets while driving person-centered planning and community integration.

You will participate in hiring decisions, monitor goals, and collaborate with families and care coordinators to enhance outcomes and census growth within a supportive, compliant framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better required.
• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years in vocational services or day habilitation for ID/DD, OR a related bachelor’s degree with 4+ years.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights notice per Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors staffing ratios, transportation, and day-to-day operations of Community Habilitation and Respite services, ensuring OPWDD compliance.
• Develops individualized, skill-based goals for each person supported and ensures active participation in meaningful community-based work experiences.
• Participates in interview processes, hiring decisions, and ensures staff adherence to policies and procedures; reviews timesheets for accuracy.
• Maintains ongoing communication with families, care coordinators, and stakeholders regarding goals, progress, and opportunities.
• Coordinates and expands partnerships with local and public entities in the community.
• Ensures program staff stay up to date on all trainings and evaluates program outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Leads staff training on topics like community integration, dignity of risk, informed choice, and person-centered planning; oversees documentation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Rehabilitation, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

People's Arc in Bohemia, NY seeks a dedicated supervisor to manage Community Habilitation and respite services, ensuring OPWDD compliance and growth through partnerships. The role leads staff, schedules trainings, and maintains program budgets while driving person-centered planning and community integration.

You will participate in hiring decisions, monitor goals, and collaborate with families and care coordinators to enhance outcomes and census growth within a supportive, compliant framework.