What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Kansas City position at The Arc Of The Ozarks?
The position of Director of Kansas City is a responsible professional program-planning and management-and-supervisory position for community programs in various sizes and configurations in The Arc of the Ozarks. This individual is responsible for evaluating and planning programs to serve individuals with Dual Diagnosis, Autism and related Developmental Disabilities in accordance with Arc of the Ozarks established long and short-term goals and provide administrative coordination of special programs and grants.
The Kansas City Division primarily supports individuals who have a dual diagnosis but the program serves any individual with a developmental disability. These individuals have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis. These individuals are prone to exhibiting impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making, and verbal/physical aggression. Behavioral Observation and Assessment and Crisis Intervention and Prevention Skills are used on a daily basis.
The Director functions as the Degreed Professional Manager (DPM) with overall responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of individual habilitation plans adapted to the needs of residents in group home and other residential facilities and, when assigned, assumes the responsibility of the Executive Vice-President his or her absence.
Work includes supervision and direction of the group homes and other residential facilities and programs operated by The Arc of the Ozarks. Additional responsibilities include the development and monitoring of individualized habilitation plans for individuals residing in group homes and other residential facilities operated by The Arc of the Ozarks; the design, evaluation, and monitoring strategies for the delivery of effective programs, assuring that standards for licensure, certification and/or accreditation are met and maintained; and supervising assigned staff, Program Supervisors and facility managers and the Manager of Substitutes, in implementing active treatment programs.
The Director is also responsible for planning, initiating, directing, coordinating and implementing additional care and treatment activities/programs for individuals served by The Arc of the Ozarks in the Kansas City area, especially as it is related to the expansion of services in the region. Work involves assisting Executive Staff in the development and delivery of individualized programs, developing policy and procedure, long and short-term program goals, and oversight of the overall operation of the Kansas City division.
The employee consults with administrative officials, program staff, and other facility employees and outside agencies in coordinating and implementing The Arc of the Ozarks Quality Assurance Program. General supervision is received from the Executive Vice-President or other designated superior; however, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limit of established guidelines and procedures.
Essential Job Functions Serves as a DPM with overall responsibility for supervising staff in the delivery of each individual served plan of care, including training and habilitation services; integrating the various aspects of the facility's program; recording each resident's progress; and initiating periodic reviews of each individuals habilitation plan.
Participates in activities relating to the development, coordination, and implementation of a
Quality Assurance Program, encompassing all aspects of habilitation programming offered by The Arc of the Ozarks, and prepares and maintains a quality assurance plan approved by the President/CEO and the Board of Directors of The Arc of the Ozarks.
Keeps Executive Staff informed through periodic reports concerning various phases of program responsibility.
Directs and supervises community-based services for The Arc of the Ozarks including: day services, ISL services, Group Home services, Dual-Diagnosis services, Autism services and other relevant services.
Develops, collects data and implements the strategic plan for advancing company initiatives.
Conducts recruiting, interviewing and recommending professionals and other staff candidates.
Chairs and directs an interdisciplinary team in the development and evaluation of individualized habilitation plans for assigned program participants in cooperation with representatives of the local Missouri State Department of Mental Health Regional Center.
Designs, constructs, and participates in the development of programs that meet long and shortrange program planning goals; implements, coordinates, and evaluates habilitation programs adapted to the individual needs of all assigned program participants; and prepares summary reports for habilitation plans.
Participates with Executive Staff in the formulation and implementation of administrative procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to program services.
Coordinates individual and group program activities for all program participants; schedules habilitation plan implementation and monitors resident participation and progress; and prepares necessary reports, records as well as supervises these functions.
Reviews reports and related information developed by interdisciplinary team members and supervises and monitors changes in habilitation treatment plans.
Cooperates with other service providers and state departments in ensuring sufficient and appropriate services for each assigned program participant.
Participate in collaborative efforts and advocacy related to service design, funding appropriation, and other statewide issues related to service delivery
Evaluates the overall quality of services provided through studies and reports and makes recommendations to Executive Staff.
Investigates reports of infractions of the rules; complaints of residents, parents, and/or guardians and employees; and takes appropriate action or refers problems to Executive Staff or other responsible official for resolution.
Performs related work as assigned.
Develops, maintains, and utilizes sound working knowledge of all program standards (Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services Childrens Division, CARF, Medicaid-Waiver, etc.).
Performs other related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervises program supervisors (DPMs), managers and professional staff, behavior technician supervisors, shift supervisors, direct care, and other staff in implementing individualized habilitation plans for assigned program participants; observes staff interaction with all of the assigned program participants; and prepares performance evaluations of all assigned Program Managers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities.
Ability to work varied and flexible hours and to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
Considerable knowledge of modern behavior-modification principles and practices, and cognitive behavior management techniques as they apply to habilitation programming for those with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities.
Considerable knowledge of the behavioral sciences and allied disciplines involved in the evaluation, care, and habilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities, Autism, dual-diagnosis and other developmental disabilities.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision and training as applied to habilitation programming.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and adapt a variety of habilitation program activities to meet the specialized needs, abilities, and conditions of each program participant.
Considerable knowledge of community-based programs of all disciplines for the care and the treatment of individuals with intellectual disability, Autism, dual-diagnosis, and other developmental disabilities.
Ability to direct, coordinate, and supervise harmoniously the work of professional other employees.
Ability to assign, direct, and review the work of subordinate staff involved in the implementation of habilitation programs.
Ability to collect and analyze information in making decisions concerning treatment for each individual resident.
Ability to evaluate the progress of residents and the quality of a variety of habilitation programs.
Ability to develop effective and practical individual habilitation plans and related program procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, subordinates, and other facility staff.
Ability to work as a direct contact staff with individuals served, to demonstrate necessary skills for direct contact staff.
A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license
Must have experience and knowledge of advocacy and outreach of the local community. Strongly prefer knowledge of and prior experience working with services offered through Department of Mental Health and Childrens Division.
Prefer candidates with bachelors degree in human services field. For candidates with a bachelors degree, six years of directly related professional experience (two of which must be in a management capacity) in working with persons with autism spectrum disorders, mental illness and/or other disabilities which must have been involved in the provision of community-based programs for persons with autism spectrum disorders, mental illness and/or other disabilities.
Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree. For candidates without a bachelors degree, must have ten years relevant experience in the field (eight of which must be in mid to upper level management capacity.)
The Kansas City Division primarily supports individuals who have a dual diagnosis but the program serves any individual with a developmental disability. These individuals have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis. These individuals are prone to exhibiting impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making, and verbal/physical aggression. Behavioral Observation and Assessment and Crisis Intervention and Prevention Skills are used on a daily basis.
The Director functions as the Degreed Professional Manager (DPM) with overall responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of individual habilitation plans adapted to the needs of residents in group home and other residential facilities and, when assigned, assumes the responsibility of the Executive Vice-President his or her absence.
Work includes supervision and direction of the group homes and other residential facilities and programs operated by The Arc of the Ozarks. Additional responsibilities include the development and monitoring of individualized habilitation plans for individuals residing in group homes and other residential facilities operated by The Arc of the Ozarks; the design, evaluation, and monitoring strategies for the delivery of effective programs, assuring that standards for licensure, certification and/or accreditation are met and maintained; and supervising assigned staff, Program Supervisors and facility managers and the Manager of Substitutes, in implementing active treatment programs.
The Director is also responsible for planning, initiating, directing, coordinating and implementing additional care and treatment activities/programs for individuals served by The Arc of the Ozarks in the Kansas City area, especially as it is related to the expansion of services in the region. Work involves assisting Executive Staff in the development and delivery of individualized programs, developing policy and procedure, long and short-term program goals, and oversight of the overall operation of the Kansas City division.
The employee consults with administrative officials, program staff, and other facility employees and outside agencies in coordinating and implementing The Arc of the Ozarks Quality Assurance Program. General supervision is received from the Executive Vice-President or other designated superior; however, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limit of established guidelines and procedures.
Essential Job Functions Serves as a DPM with overall responsibility for supervising staff in the delivery of each individual served plan of care, including training and habilitation services; integrating the various aspects of the facility's program; recording each resident's progress; and initiating periodic reviews of each individuals habilitation plan.
Participates in activities relating to the development, coordination, and implementation of a
Quality Assurance Program, encompassing all aspects of habilitation programming offered by The Arc of the Ozarks, and prepares and maintains a quality assurance plan approved by the President/CEO and the Board of Directors of The Arc of the Ozarks.
Keeps Executive Staff informed through periodic reports concerning various phases of program responsibility.
Directs and supervises community-based services for The Arc of the Ozarks including: day services, ISL services, Group Home services, Dual-Diagnosis services, Autism services and other relevant services.
Develops, collects data and implements the strategic plan for advancing company initiatives.
Conducts recruiting, interviewing and recommending professionals and other staff candidates.
Chairs and directs an interdisciplinary team in the development and evaluation of individualized habilitation plans for assigned program participants in cooperation with representatives of the local Missouri State Department of Mental Health Regional Center.
Designs, constructs, and participates in the development of programs that meet long and shortrange program planning goals; implements, coordinates, and evaluates habilitation programs adapted to the individual needs of all assigned program participants; and prepares summary reports for habilitation plans.
Participates with Executive Staff in the formulation and implementation of administrative procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to program services.
Coordinates individual and group program activities for all program participants; schedules habilitation plan implementation and monitors resident participation and progress; and prepares necessary reports, records as well as supervises these functions.
Reviews reports and related information developed by interdisciplinary team members and supervises and monitors changes in habilitation treatment plans.
Cooperates with other service providers and state departments in ensuring sufficient and appropriate services for each assigned program participant.
Participate in collaborative efforts and advocacy related to service design, funding appropriation, and other statewide issues related to service delivery
Evaluates the overall quality of services provided through studies and reports and makes recommendations to Executive Staff.
Investigates reports of infractions of the rules; complaints of residents, parents, and/or guardians and employees; and takes appropriate action or refers problems to Executive Staff or other responsible official for resolution.
Performs related work as assigned.
Develops, maintains, and utilizes sound working knowledge of all program standards (Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services Childrens Division, CARF, Medicaid-Waiver, etc.).
Performs other related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Supervises program supervisors (DPMs), managers and professional staff, behavior technician supervisors, shift supervisors, direct care, and other staff in implementing individualized habilitation plans for assigned program participants; observes staff interaction with all of the assigned program participants; and prepares performance evaluations of all assigned Program Managers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities.
Ability to work varied and flexible hours and to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
Considerable knowledge of modern behavior-modification principles and practices, and cognitive behavior management techniques as they apply to habilitation programming for those with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities.
Considerable knowledge of the behavioral sciences and allied disciplines involved in the evaluation, care, and habilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities, Autism, dual-diagnosis and other developmental disabilities.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision and training as applied to habilitation programming.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and adapt a variety of habilitation program activities to meet the specialized needs, abilities, and conditions of each program participant.
Considerable knowledge of community-based programs of all disciplines for the care and the treatment of individuals with intellectual disability, Autism, dual-diagnosis, and other developmental disabilities.
Ability to direct, coordinate, and supervise harmoniously the work of professional other employees.
Ability to assign, direct, and review the work of subordinate staff involved in the implementation of habilitation programs.
Ability to collect and analyze information in making decisions concerning treatment for each individual resident.
Ability to evaluate the progress of residents and the quality of a variety of habilitation programs.
Ability to develop effective and practical individual habilitation plans and related program procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, subordinates, and other facility staff.
Ability to work as a direct contact staff with individuals served, to demonstrate necessary skills for direct contact staff.
A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license
Must have experience and knowledge of advocacy and outreach of the local community. Strongly prefer knowledge of and prior experience working with services offered through Department of Mental Health and Childrens Division.
Prefer candidates with bachelors degree in human services field. For candidates with a bachelors degree, six years of directly related professional experience (two of which must be in a management capacity) in working with persons with autism spectrum disorders, mental illness and/or other disabilities which must have been involved in the provision of community-based programs for persons with autism spectrum disorders, mental illness and/or other disabilities.
Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelors degree. For candidates without a bachelors degree, must have ten years relevant experience in the field (eight of which must be in mid to upper level management capacity.)
