Director of Adult Services

Signal Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Centers in the United States (Tennessee, Chattanooga) seeks a Director of Adult Day Services to oversee the daily operations, strategic planning, and overall management of the adult day program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in social services plus 2 years in administration, with responsibilities including recruiting, supervision, and ensuring compliance with program standards and billing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a social services program.
• At least 2 years’ administration experience including program planning, supervision of professional staff and knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the adult day program of the center.
• Evaluate the program, activities and materials; monitor and maintain compliance with SSBG requirements and adult day care standards.
• Oversee implementation of the adult day program and plan in-service training.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of adult day personnel.
• Supervise and evaluate adult day program personnel.
• Keep the Deputy Program Officer and Chief Program Officer informed of the status of the program and needs.
• Recommends changes in service levels and program areas as needed; to meet community needs and operational demands.
• Maintain relationships with community partners and coordinate intake, assessments, and admissions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program planning

Administration

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services / Social Work / Psychology or related field

Job description

Brief Description

Are you interested in Leading with a Purpose and Inspiring with Care? Our Adult Day Program is where ALL THE FUN is at!

Director of Adult Day Services

The Director of Adult Day Services is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, strategic planning, and overall management of the adult day program. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care and services that enhance the well-being and engagement of participants.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field: Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a social services program.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration which includes, but is not limited to program planning, supervision of professional staff and knowledge of community resources.

Job Responsibilities Includes

Oversee the adult day program of the center.

• Evaluates the program, activities and materials. Monitor and Maintain compliance with SSBG requirements and adult day care standards.
• Oversee implementation of the adult day program and plan in-service training.
• Assists in recruitment and selection of adult day personnel.
• Supervise and evaluate adult day program personnel.
• Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing adult day care and ensure compliance in programmatic activities.
• Maintains records and reports as required.
• Provide support and advocacy resources to caregivers upon request.
• Ensures accuracy and completion of billing for all streams of revenue. Works with accounting to complete monthly invoicing for private pay and MCO Choices participants.
• Keep the Deputy Program Officer and Chief Program Officer informed of the status of the program and bring to their attention needs and concerns.
• Recommends changes in service levels and program areas as needed; to meet service or community needs, emerging trends, and operational demands.

Represents the agency in the community

• Cooperate with the public and private agencies, organizations and professional personnel in securing and providing services for our participants.
• Participates in all required training sessions.
• Maintain positive relationships with others in the community; network with other agencies; participate in community efforts.
• Supports the team in the coordination of intake, assessments, and admissions.
• Foster and maintain strong community partnerships to support a dynamic and engaging program calendar that meets the needs of the community.

Working Here

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our full-time staff includes the following benefits:

• A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services

Our culture is important and we’ve included it in our strategic plan by creating goals which include creating a culture of belonging where everyone has what they need to succeed and thrive and investing in developing the next generation of leaders. Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. Together, we can make a difference.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.