Director Community Programs

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

Join our dynamic team as the Director of Community Programs at Oak Hill, Connecticut’s largest provider of services and solutions promoting independence, education, health and dignity for people with disabilities. This individual is responsible for the oversight of Program Directors, Program Managers, Nurses, Direct Support and office staff in Community Programs. This individual has contact with administration, Human Resources staff /Business Partners, other individuals who fall within the range of programs, parents and guardians, medical personnel, employers, the Department of Developmental Services the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development representatives. If you’re ready to pursue meaningful work, join a passionate team and serve as a key member in our Community Programs, then Oak Hill is the place for you. Please apply today!

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible in an HSA account)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Administration, Human Services, Special Education, Education, Psychology or related field
• Minimum of eight years increasingly responsible experience in the field of disabilities, including supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of DDS regulations relating to community programs.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board members. Ability to interact and work well with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to be flexible and to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Ability to provide instruction to varying groups of individuals.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, implements and monitors systems, procedures and practices to ensure adherence with all laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to community programs. Maintains the highest level of quality assurance in the operation of programs and services.
• In conjunction with the Finance Department and the Senior Director ensures that sufficient program funding is secured and services provided are appropriately billed to various vendors. Monitors departmental budgets making adjustments when necessary.
• In conjunction with the Director and Human Resources develops and maintains a cost effective, recruitable and consistent workforce plan.
• Ensures that professional staff, including RN Supervisors, RNs, Program Supervisors, Behavior Specialists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Dieticians, Managers, and consultant therapists are offered regular opportunities for professional growth and development with Oak Hill policies, DDS and ICF Regulations.
• Assists the Planning and Support Team when needed in acquiring services for program participants based on identified needs.
• Maintains and develops staff by supervising, directly and through delegation, personnel directly involved in community programs, including hiring, transferring, promoting, demoting, disciplining, counseling, coaching, appraising job results of professional and office staff, and recommending termination in collaboration with the Senior Director of Community Programs.
• In conjunction with the Senior Director, oversees position of Supervising RNs to ensure that the medical needs of program participants are met, systems are developed, that auditing of program participants’ records occurs on a regular basis. Ensures that the Supervising RNs collaborate and provide input into Infection Control and other medically relevant Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures that in-service opportunities are provided for the financial management of program participant and Community Program funds to Program Managers and Program Supervisors. Ensures the financial practices and audits comply with Oak Hill standards. Works in conjunction with the business office to address financial issues for program participants and Community Programs.
• Collaborates with the Learning Center Staff, supervising RNs and RNs in monitoring the medication administration certification program.
• In conjunction with the Senior Director, reviews and assists with investigations of alleged abuse and neglect of program participants and into alleged staff misconduct affecting adherence to agency policies and procedures, and state and federal requirements. Identifies trends and implement safe guards for program participants as needed. Maintains regular communication with regulatory agencies such as Office of Protection and Advocacy, and DDS Division of Investigation to meet all standards.
• Acts as a Liaison with DDS, DMHAS, DPH, DCF, HUD, BESB, DSS and other agencies in ensuring the provision of services and resolving related issues.
• Interacts with parents and guardians, communicating changes affecting program participants as needed.
• Ensures ongoing operation and supervision of Community Programs by assuming direct responsibility for the supervision of specific Community Programs in the absence of supervisor(s) as needed.
• On -call for consultation and emergencies 24 hours, seven days per week. Covers for the Program Directors in their absence.
  
  

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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