Director, Residential Services & Client-Centered Care

Developmental Disability Center of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Developmental Disability Center of Nebraska is seeking an experienced Residential Director to oversee daily operations of residential homes, including support, consultation, and supervision of client and staff issues, finances, and planning, while ensuring compliance with ICF/ID regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a holistic management approach to implement high-quality services and drive the organization toward its mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training/experience and five years of professional experience coordinating residential/community programs for developmentally disabled/seriously mentally ill populations.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience coordinating, planning and implementing residential and/or community programs for ID/DD populations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-going supervision, staff development, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Facilitate effective communication with external resources, internal support staff, direct reports, and supervisor.
• Ensure that daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly documentation is completed and maintained properly.
• Knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with ICF/ID regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor division budget and work with direct reports on appropriate budgets and staffing.
• Maintain Residential census by working with referral sources, offering tours, and providing materials and general information on group Homes.
• Chair Human Rights Committee, Behavior Support meetings and departmental meetings as assigned.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range goals.
• Develops and implements approved policies, services, and procedures.
• Oversees placement for residential, taking a leadership role in advocating individual choice, person-centered planning and changing roles of professionals providing services.

Skills

Supervision

Staff development

Effective communication

Budget management

Person-centered planning

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social or behavioral sciences, or related field

Job description

Developmental Disability Center of Nebraska is seeking an experienced Residential Director to oversee daily operations of residential homes, including support, consultation, and supervision of client and staff issues, finances, and planning, while ensuring compliance with ICF/ID regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a holistic management approach to implement high-quality services and drive the organization toward its mission.