What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director position at LifePath, Inc.?
Associate Director
LifePath, Inc. Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States (On-site)
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About our Organization
LifePath is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing individualized care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its establishment in 1974, LifePath has grown to include various programs and services, including residential programs, day program, a dedicated program serving medically fragile children and young adults, home and community based services, vocational programs, and independent living support services. LifePath's mission is to provide compassionate care in an environment of unconditional dignity and respect.
Associate Director
Responsible for overseeing a group of supervisors and their respective residential homes
Work hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5 pm with on-call responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the training and work performance of Program Supervisors. Assign and oversee program mentors.
- Monitor budgets to ensure all programs operate within assigned limits. Ensure regular review and accountability of Individual finances.
- Ensure overall quality of programs and implement changes as necessary.
- Meet regularly with Program Supervisors: provide direction and guidance, promote relationships, and counsel whenever necessary. Complete and present yearly performance evaluations.
- Visit residential houses regularly when consumers are in the home to observe interactions, etc. Promote and participate in community involvement activities.
- Conduct monthly on-call meeting with on-call groups.
- Attend county and state meetings, trainings, and events. Attend additional meetings as needed in the absence of the Director. Attend Individual related meetings and reviews ISPs quarterly.
- Respond to Individual and family concerns and assist in their resolution.
- Interview and hire Program Supervisors. Participate in disciplines and terminations.
- Input building maintenance concerns on the maintenance database and follow up to ensure that the program environments are safe and in good repair.
- Maintain good working relationships with families/guardians, supports coordinators, day programs, schools, advocates, monitoring personnel, other agency personnel, and regulatory personnel.
- Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state and county laws, regulations, and policies.
- Review incident reports, investigative incidents, and take action according to policies and procedures. Become a certified investigator.
- Attend and participate in licensing surveys and enact changes as indicated.
- Track Program Supervisor PTO and complete payroll responsibilities.
- Act as liaison between Nurses and Program Supervisors to ensure optimum medical care for Individuals.
- Assume responsibilities of Program Supervisors and their residential homes when needed. Work shifts in programs as needed.
- Oversee inventory and maintenance of program equipment such as cell phones, vehicles, etc.
- Promote and participate in community involvement activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services 2 years supervisory experience in Developmental Disabilities, OR
- Associate’s Degree in Human Services 4 years experience in Developmental Disabilities
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Seniority Level
