Director of Community Services

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Director of Community Services in Ogden, UT. The Director of Community Services is responsible for developing and managing in-home supports, residential services, and community-based services. This person will maintain high-quality programs in accordance with state and local regulations.

Starting Salary: $55,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday. On call required after hours and weekends

Responsibilities

• Develop new programs including in-home supports, family model, host homes, and community-based services, and liaison with managed care organizations
• Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assess referrals for adults and children requiring supports and coordinate program admissions
• Oversee daily operations of in-home supports, residential services, and community-based services
• Liaison with referral sources to identify program placement opportunities
• Ensure programs are in compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
• Assist with quality assurance and program improvement activities with a focus on improving current policies, practices, and procedures
• Provide training on programs, policies, and procedures to improve service delivery
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and performance management
• Assist with monitoring and managing overtime
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health
• Experience working with behavior challenged children and adults
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
  
  

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction
  
  

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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