Director of Residential Services

Community Options Job Board; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Director of Residential Services in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves leading a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, managing daily operations, and ensuring program quality. Responsibilities include staff management, budget monitoring, and developing individual support plans. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, effective communication skills, experience in leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for the position.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the team to support programmatic initiatives.
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed.
• Prepare required statistical and financial reports as needed.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately.
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Calmness in crisis situations

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Brooklyn
161 WOODRUFF AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11226, USA

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

We are currently seeking a Director of Residential Services in Brooklyn, NY. The Director of Residential Services maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person is responsible for supporting the team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.

Starting Salary: $68,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Assist with the development of current and future programs including residential supports, personalized supports, supported employment, and person-centered planning
• Monitor and maintain the residential budget
• Prepare required statistical, financial and service reports as needed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Monitor the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and accounted for with documentation
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are well maintained
• May conduct programmatic investigations
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
• Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 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

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

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

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