What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Adult Day Services position at Arc of Essex?
Company Description
The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We have a corporate office in Livingston, NJ with programs throughout Essex County.
Job Description
We are currently looking for an Assistant Director of Adult Day Services. Selected personnel would administer the activities of the department in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the Director of Day Services and the Executive Management Committee by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
General Supervision
Responsible for training and supervising Program Managers for all Day Service Programs.
Responsible for overall supervision of Arc/Essex Day programs to make sure program standards are being met.
Program Operations
Provide consistent and accurate information to Day Services Director regarding all program issues.
Participates in all intakes, referrals and NJISP process regarding placements.
Act as a liaison to DDD regarding his/her assigned Day Programs.
Oversee the IHP process and IDT meetings for his/her programs.
Maintains regular communication with support coordinators.
Maintain regular contact with the agency behaviorists, other Arc/Essex support staff to ensure each individual's behavioral health and safety of all service recipients and their staff.
Conduct regular reviews of current budget status for Day Programs.
Program oversight of daily Day Program Operations.
Personnel
Interview applicants for key staff positions
Provide annual performance appraisals
Participate in all issues pertaining to staff performance.
Ensure that Program Managers follow the stipulations of the Union contract agreements.
Participate in any Union grievance process as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's Degree (MA or MS) in Special Education, Psychology, or related field and at least three years of administrative experience in department specific services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field and at least five years of administrative experience in department specific services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Valid Driver's license is required.
At least three years' driving history in the US without any suspensions.
Some travel is required throughout Essex County
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
