Day & Employment Services Director – Central PA

Community Options, Inc.; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Director of Day & Employment Services to oversee operations and develop employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Camp Hill, PA. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to problem solve under pressure. Responsibilities include managing a team, coordinating programs, and supporting community integration efforts. The role offers a full-time position with competitive benefits including paid time off and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of day programs, supported employment, and community services for people with disabilities.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives.
• Manage community-based vocational and employment programs.
• Supervise and provide support to Employment Specialists.
• Oversee development of employment opportunities for individuals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving against multiple priorities

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Director Of Day & Employment Services (Central PA)

Job Category: Operations Management

Requisition Number: DIREC025297

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• Posted : May 28, 2024
• Full-Time

Locations

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Camp Hill, PA 17011, USA

Description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are in search of aDirector of Day & Employment Servicesbased out ofCamp Hill, PA.The Directormaintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You are responsible for supporting your team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve our programmatic goals, as well as developing employment opportunities geared towards all levels and needs for people with disabilities across Central, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists
• Oversee the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Assist with processing and approving all billing in a timely manner
• Attend planning meetings for individuals and document follow up as needed
• Oversee planning and facilitation of weekly day habilitation activities
• Provide on-going supervision and support for community integration
• Review all documentation of daily outings
• Assist in building a support network between the individual, family members and the community
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of day programs, supported employment, and community services for people with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• Work will take place in day program and community settings
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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