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H.O.M.E., Inc. Director of Day Programs in Syracuse, New York
General Description:
The Director of Day Programs is responsible for all day services offered by H.O.M.E. Inc. These services include Comm Hab, Prevoc, Day Habilitation, and Respite services. She/He performs a variety of oversight duties necessary for maintaining comprehensive and coordinated systems of daily living activities for developmentally disabled adults and children served by the Agency. She/He works with H.O.M.E. Inc.s executive leadership team and other health and human service professionals to promote the highest quality of integrated care for clients.
The Director of Day Programs plays a critical role in promoting positive and professional communications and effective working relationships among department and agency staff, consumers, service providers, families, employers, and the general public. This position is responsible for the supervision of employment training staff and reports to the Assistant Director.
Essential Functions:
1.Provide leadership, guidance, direction, and vision for the day programs-Respite, Prevoc, Comm Habilitation, and Day Hab. 2.Maintain adequate staffing levels for all programs. 3.Update Staff Action Plans every 6 months. 4.Verify daily documentation is completed and all monthly summaries are completed no later than the 5th of the following month. 5.Verify billing through Therap; to include monthly reconciliation of billing to ensure no errors or missed billings. 6.Weekly review of employee timecards, to ensure no unauthorized OT and entries are correct; bi-weekly approval of all timecards & ensure all employees approve their timecards prior to payroll being released. 7.Complete monthly 10% audit of source documentation to include attendance sheets, daily documentation notes, COVID cleaning/screening documents, etc. 8.Develop, post, and monitor program activities to ensure that clients are adequately engaged in developmental activities at all times. 9.Train, educate, monitor, and evaluate program staff. 10.Engage in program budget development; monitor budget, keep expense records, complete billing and report on budget as needed. 11.Develop, review, and monitor behavioral plans as needed for participants within the agency with behavioral challenges (especially in the Respite and Group Day Hab Programs). 12.Provide triage consultation to staff upon request. 13.Attend all scheduled Life Plan meetings; ensure that Agency Nurse is included in the process. 14.Advise the agency of any concerns that may arise in the review process so that they can be addressed timely. 15.Work closely with H.O.M.E. Inc. staff/designee to ensure the success of this program 16.Reporting and monitoring client participation and sharing concerns/successes with H.O.M.E. Inc. staff during Evaluation meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job requires direct responsibility for a small group of staff. Job duties include supervisory activities such as training, assigning, monitoring, and assessing work. Work involves ensuring that the human resource related decisions are in compliance with the organizations policies, practices, and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a Human Services related field, and 3 years of supervisory experience working with persons with disabilities; or a combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of the employer equals the above standards. Familiarity with Medicaid Waiver and OPWDD funding and regulations is a plus.
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid New York State drivers license and use of a personal vehicle; must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds. Must be flexible in scheduling. Shift: First (Day) 8a-4p or 9a-5p
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Simple IRA w/agency match