Assistant Director of Residential Services
25 days ago
$65000–$68000 yearly
Full-time
Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City
Come join our dynamic team at Hudson Milestones, where passion and excellence unite! The Assistant Director position provides program support and staff development-related services within our Residential Department.
Responsibilities - Provides supervision to Residential Coordinators for assigned programs. - Ensures daily operation matters are appropriately managed and reported. - Monitors program site operations to ensure appropriate design and implementation of program activities. - Ensures complete and accurate files and recordkeeping systems, site safety, staff schedules, & medication oversight. - Trains employees of the department as needed to ensure compliance and quality of services. - Responsible for identifying/addressing deficiencies in departmental administrative, operational systems & policies. - Maintaining compliance with Licensing and DDD standards. - Conducts new client intake interviews and coordinates intake into services per eligibility and admission criteria. - Develops and implements new residential and related services as required by program/client needs. - Reviews Individual Service Plans for Residential Services clients through the ISP Worksheet for Residential Providers. - Develops positive and professional relationships with key external contacts including Support Coordinators, family members & guardians. - Works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Residential Services and other Department Directors. - Works a flexible schedule as needed. Qualifications - Valid New Jersey New Jersey Driver's License. - Strong oral, written and computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft. - Management and/or supervisory experience - Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities including individual support plan development, program monitoring, and behavioral plan development experience preferred in residential settings. - Experience working in and/or managing a residential program(s). - Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
