Director Residential Services

Horizon House, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Tax-sheltered annuity

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. seeks a Director of Residential Services to lead residential, supportive living, and ICRR programs in Lehigh and Bucks Counties, with potential expansion to additional counties.

Oversee planning, administration, fiscal oversight, and evaluation of services; supervise staff and provide clinical supervision as needed. Requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance expertise, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• MA degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field with at least 5 years MH/MR experience and 2–3 years supervisory/management experience in MH/MR; or equivalent experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department operations and programs relative to the Agency's mission as staff implements services.
• Meet regularly with program management and supervisory staff to ensure safe residential environments and therapeutic opportunities.
• Provide clinical consultation and follow-up to facilitate problem resolution.
• Evaluate the quality of rehabilitative services and coordinate with internal/external supports for smooth service flow.

Skills

Program analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Program development

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

MA in Human Services/Social Sciences/Healthcare or related field

Job description

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Residential Services to direct and oversee the residential, supportive living, and ICRR programs in Lehigh and Bucks Counties, including expansion into additional counties. Monitor program planning, development, administration, fiscal oversight, and evaluation of services delivered. Supervise program management and staff. Ensure compliance with all funding source regulations and Agency policies and procedures. Receives general supervision from the Director of Montgomery and Lehigh County Services. Supervises and ensures training for all Residence Managers/Site Supervisors. Provides clinical supervision to residential program clinicians, as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Monitors the provision of Department operations and programs relative to the Agency's mission as staff implements services.
• Meet regularly with program management and supervisory staff to ensure that the residential environments are safe and provide therapeutic opportunities for all individuals.
• Provide clinical consultation and follow-up to facilitate problem resolution.
• Evaluate the quality of rehabilitative services; meet with other internal and external supports to reinforce the smooth flow of services from one program to another for all individuals.

Qualifications

• M.A. Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in the MH/MR field and 2-3 years of supervisory/management experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze program needs and implement change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and program development skills.
• Ability to work independently, detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with clients.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Must be available for local travel, including the transport of participants.
• May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
• May be required to attend training to become a certified agency investigator. May conduct investigations and participate in the agency rotation of on-call investigators. This requires carrying a beeper and responding to calls from the investigation hotline during on-call beeper coverage.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental, 9 paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered for this position, please complete the pre-employment application at www.hhinc.org/careers. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's license

Current Physical

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