Life Skills Program Director: Lead & Elevate Care

Elizabeth Richardson Center, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Richardson Center, Inc. in Springdale, AR seeks a Life Skills Program Director to oversee the Life Skills Adult Day Treatment program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, and collaborate with care coordination, waiver, transportation, development, families, and partners to meet individual goals and ERC's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices.
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services preferred.
• Experience with Therap or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Life Skills staff.
• Oversee daily operation of the Life Skills program.
• Ensure adherence to daily schedules, classroom routines, and program activities.
• Coordinate classroom assignments and staffing.
• Ensure classrooms remain organized, safe, and adequately supplied.
• Submit purchasing requests and monitor supply budgets.
• Oversee implementation of the ERC Life Skills curriculum.
• Review weekly lesson plans submitted by instructional staff prior to implementation.
• Ensure lesson plans include learning objectives, instructional materials, activities, and supporting resources.
• Verify necessary supplies are available prior to scheduled lessons.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide coaching to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Evaluate curriculum implementation and recommend improvements to enhance participant engagement and outcomes.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review Therap documentation, daily goal documentation, attendance, and required records.
• Conduct routine quality assurance reviews and implement corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Prepare for DHS, Medicaid, licensing, and other regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with ERC policies, DHS regulations, HIPAA requirements, Medicaid standards, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
• Promote meaningful, person-centered programming that supports each individual's goals and independence.
• Monitor participant engagement and encourage active staff involvement during all activities.
• Attend IPP, behavioral planning, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Complete required IPP documentation and provide recommendations regarding participant progress.
• Assist with admissions, tours, and transition planning for prospective participants.
• Support participants with activities of daily living, medication assistance (when applicable), mobility, transfers, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and required emergency drills.
• Report incidents and accidents and complete required documentation.
• Ensure staff understand emergency procedures and safety protocols.
• Enter and verify daily attendance
• Review T-Logs and daily documentation for completion and quality.
• Prepare monthly participant goal progress reports.
• Maintain accurate program records and reports.
• Transport participants using agency or personal vehicle when necessary.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain required certifications and annual training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ERC's mission.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

People-centered care

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Healthcare, or related field

Job description

Elizabeth Richardson Center, Inc. in Springdale, AR seeks a Life Skills Program Director to oversee the Life Skills Adult Day Treatment program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, and collaborate with care coordination, waiver, transportation, development, families, and partners to meet individual goals and ERC's mission.