Day Services Director: Lead Programs & Empower Participants

Benchmark Human Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Advancement Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonuses

and More!

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Indiana is seeking an Assistant Day Services Director to lead and administer our day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will supervise staff, plan activities, and ensure quality service delivery in a community and facility setting.

The role emphasizes compliance, safety, and partnership with families and community resources, with a focus on fostering independence and inclusion for participants.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Driver's License is required.
• Experience working with participants with developmental disabilities.
• Three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an environment of organization, support, and a meaningful day for participants.
• Provide vision and leadership for department in planning and implementing community and facility-based, age-appropriate activities for participants.
• Act as building supervisor and oversee proper use of building, and overall maintenance, security, and cleanliness of building.
• Provide supervision; determining staffing needs, staff selection, training, performance/incentive reviews, and disciplinary action.
• Conduct regularly scheduled required training and staff meetings.
• Ensure proper group sizes by establishing and maintaining a daily scheduling system.
• Maintain quality client files by completing required file audits and providing guidance on required documentation.
• Routinely monitor facility programming and make community visits to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and program standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and Benchmark policies.
• Collect and report data related to Departmental goals.
• Coordinate with community resources to provide a variety of quality activities for participants.
• Promote and market the program by establishing professional relationships with families and case managers.
• Report reasonable suspicion of a crime to authorities as required.
• Actively participate in director and departmental meetings and other required meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Indiana is seeking an Assistant Day Services Director to lead and administer our day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will supervise staff, plan activities, and ensure quality service delivery in a community and facility setting.

The role emphasizes compliance, safety, and partnership with families and community resources, with a focus on fostering independence and inclusion for participants.