Vice President of Disability Services

Exempt Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 

Benefits:

• PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity). Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.
• Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.
• Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
• 401K with up to 10% employer investment
• Heavily subsidized health insurance with co-pays. Vision and Dental insurance
• Monthly contribution towards dependent care (to offset childcare costs)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection (LifeLock )
• Free covered parking 
• Additional benefits available

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and auditing and discipline of all department staff.
• Set goals, monitor work performance and evaluate results to ensure program objectives and requirements are met. 
• Skilled in managing Department Directors, staff, and personnel to optimize operational efficiencies and achieve outstanding outcomes across four key areas: budgeting, program deliverables, service excellence, and team cohesion.
• Prepare and submit requested reports to CEO, COO, CFO and Executive VP of Corporate Resources. 
• Develop, implement and execute new program initiatives. 
• Assist in budget development reflective of the organization’s priorities in response to service needs, changes in federal/state laws and programs, as well as changing community demographic, social and economic needs.
• Ensure that project outcomes, policies, advocacy and legislations are evaluated and leveraged for maximum community and organizational impact.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and key stakeholders.
• Leverage strengths of the current team members, clarify roles and responsibilities, develop and implement training to maximize and reach optimal individual, program, and organizational goals.
• Oversee expenditures and revenues and suggest programmatic changes, as appropriate, to stay within budget. 

Education:

• Advanced degree in human services field; Extensive work experience in management within a non-profit environment with multiple programs and services will be considered in lieu of an advance degree. The person in this position must have a minimum of a BA  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic planning, advance knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and laws affecting disability rights, leadership principles, advance knowledge of Human Resources rules, utilization of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other electronic platforms, budgeting, managing financial records, interpretation of community needs (including social, medical and economic), and organizational knowledge
• Experience in leading a variety of initiatives; Minimum of seven years of supervisory experience including responsibilities to develop a strong team of staff of technical, professional, and clerical personnel with the foresight to delegate accordingly.  A minimum three years of work experience in a non-profit environment.
• Leadership, problem-solving and sound judgement. Ability to analyze and understand complex data and to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. Computer and technological savvy with utilizing EMR and other electronic platforms. Able to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities. Strong work ethic. 

Travel Required: Yes 

Location: Utica, NY 

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.