Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with driving record approved to drive for DDI
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of State, Federal, OPWDD, and DDI policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all State, Federal, OPWDD and DDI policies.
• Development of POCA as it applies to recertification surveys.
• Supervise managers and staff at multiple locations.
• Conducts hiring, firing, progressive discipline and performance evaluations.
• Oversee staff schedule and run staff/team meetings.
• Train new employees, hands-on and formally, as well as present at program new employee orientation. Provide annual recertification trainings. Participate in continuing education for self, and ensure same for managers and staff.
• Write and ensure implementation of annual program plan, formal goals and protocols, behavior plans and all other components of the annual plan, ensure ongoing active treatment, and evaluate and revise, as needed, monthly progress of short-term objectives.
• Oversight of operating checklist, and all budgetary processes.
• Handle crisis situations according to emergency procedures, investigates allegations and serious reportables and completes all required paperwork as determined by supervisor. Refers as appropriate to program directors and/or QA Department.
• Interface with parents and neighbors, and ensure individuals are integrated into the community.
• May require 24-hour on call duties.
• Active participation in meetings as required by director.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.