Day Habilitation Director

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

The Arc Oneida-Lewis invites applications for a Day Habilitation Director in Clinton, NY. This role directs daily operation of Day Habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will supervise staff, ensure health and safety, and coordinate with Plan Writers and Care Coordinators to keep up-to-date, person-centered plans and meaningful activities while ensuring proper documentation and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or RN in Education, Human Services, Social Work or related field, or commensurate experience.
• Associate's degree with three years of human service experience.
• High School Diploma with five years of human service experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and people supported by the program.
• Ensure health and safety for all people enrolled.
• Collaborate with Plan Writer to align staff actions with Life Plan and outcomes.
• Work with Care Coordinators on referrals and admissions documentation.
• Coordinate with circle of support for ongoing communication and concerns.
• Ensure meaningful activities and functional time for each person supported.
• Assist and train staff on habilitation plans and documentation.
• Maintain staffing plan and onboarding protocols.
• Provide staff training including LMS usage.
• Oversee purchasing documentation and inventory control.
• Address issues from quality assurance, corporate compliance, or audits.
• Review Therap entries and follow up as needed.
• Maintain the physical plant and arrange work orders.
• Dispense medication as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Registered Nurse

Associate's degree + 3 years human services

High School Diploma + 5 years human services

Job description

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Day Habilitation Director!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role, one is responsible for the direction and day to day operation of Day Habilitation services for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Clinton, NY

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision of staff as well as the people supported by the program.
• Ensure health and safety are met for all people enrolled in the program.
• Work with the Plan Writer to ensure each person supported has a current staff action plan in place, it corresponds with the Life Plan and actively promote the valued outcomes of each person.
• Work directly with the Care Coordinators to identify prospective referrals and ensure all necessary documentation is in place for all admissions.
• In conjunction with the Care Coordinator and Plan Writer, work with persons circle of support for ongoing communication and for any other concerns or issues as they occur.
• Ensure the person supported spend their time in activities that are meaningful to them and functional.
• Assist and train staff in mastering skills necessary for proper implementation of habilitation plans and documentation as directed by the person receiving the support.
• With the assistance of the Director of Day Services, maintain a current table of organization and staffing plan.
• Ensure each new hire receives specific on-site orientation and follows the on-boarding protocols for the department.
• Provide training for all staff as needed, including the use of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure adequate documentation of the program's purchasing processes and that the inventory control system is operating properly.
• Is accountable for addressing any issues brought to attention by quality assurance audits, corporate compliance audits, BPC audits or any other audit findings.
• Review Therap entries on a routine basis and follow up as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring the physical plant is in good repair and routinely cleaned. Follow up with appropriate measures, i.e. work orders as necessary
• Dispense medication on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field of Education, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field, or Registered Nurse, and or commensurate experience in the human service field. (Or)
• Associate's degree with three years of experience in the human service field.(Or)
• High School Diploma with five years of experience in the human service field.
• Valid NYS Drivers' License

PAY & PERKS:

The salary for this position is $47500.00 Your journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Paid training

WHAT SETS US APART:

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.