For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
LOCATION
1358 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219, US
Make a bigger difference
Deputy Director - ICF
At The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference – we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.
Reasons you'll love working with us :
- If you have a particular age range or population, you're interested in working with, you can find your niche here. Our clients and staff are as diverse as the city we work in, and include people of all cultures, religions, races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.
- We're committed to supporting your career development by encouraging mobility and advancement across different program types and jobs.
- With 70 locations throughout the five boroughs, you can work close to where you live.
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work / life balance.
- We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.
- You'll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit.
How you can make a bigger difference :
The Mishkon Division provides supports and services in a healthy and safe environment for individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities living in residential programs and in community settings. Our core values are to provide a healthy and safe environment that promotes person centered planning, community integration, and close collaboration with families and the community. This is all accomplished through an Orthodox Jewish lens, and with an understanding that staff, at all levels of the division, is the determining factor in achieving positive outcomes for our clients.
The Deputy Director of the Mishkon ICF has overall, primary responsibility of the day-to-day provision of services and program operations, as well as leadership of quality performance improvement projects and strategic plan goals and activities.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Reporting to the Executive Program Director of the Mishkon IDD Division, the Deputy Director is an essential leader and the primary manager of the Mishkon ICF located in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The Deputy Director is responsible for the overall coordination, administration, management, development and leadership of quality residential services, embedded clinical and medical services, and business operation and fiscal performance. They ensure the health and safety of individuals, ensure that services are individualized, and promote community integration. The Deputy Director is a day-to-day presence in the facility, supporting a multi-disciplinary team and developing staff in all roles. The Deputy Director has on-call responsibility for the facility and functions as part of the leadership team of the Mishkon IDD Division, providing coverage in other areas on an as-needed basis. They participate in helping the agency identify and execute on goals and priorities.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Direct supervision of ICF Residential Director and ICF Clinical Director / Assistant Director.Provides vision and execution to develop and provide Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) services that meet the changing needs of individuals in a shifting environment, recognizing the necessity of integrating clinical standards into service design and delivery and working to match individuals to the appropriate level of care based on their needs.Responsible for achieving operational efficiency and outcomes in the areas of facilities, budget / finance, workforce / scheduling, compliance, and other divisional operational domains.Integrates business, operational, clinical and medical standards into program design and service delivery, collaborating closely with nursing and medical leaders.Prioritizes health and safety of individuals and develops programs and services that meet the needs of residents.Ensures that clinical and operational standards of care and best practices are identified, implemented and sustained to achieve defined, meaningful outcomes.Ensures that the program is operating within DOH, OPWDD and COA regulations and standards. Keep the program audit-ready and in good standing with regulatory bodies.Develops, maintains and utilizes standard work and business controls to achieve compliance and deliver reliable, quality services.Oversees the recruitment, hiring, onboarding and development of staff.Facilitates regular, consistent communication with staff, including facilitating team and unit meetings.Takes the lead in operating as a strong steward of agency resources as evidenced by program meeting productivity and utilization goals and delivering financial results in line with budget.Ensures appropriate training and supervision is provided to all staff to support program goals continuous clinical quality improvement, and to achieve regulatory compliance.Ensures relationships with partners and community representatives / groups are established, developed and maintained.Engages families and legal advocates.Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and procedures and regulations.Takes the lead in utilizing data to inform planning, service delivery and overall management.Cultivates and maintains relationships with State and regulatory bodies, as well as with Jewish Board programs / departments and community organizations, partners and coalitions.Ensures the facility is equipped to handle emergencies and crisis. Develops and implements emergency preparedness plans.Ensures that individuals are treated with dignity and respect and that the individual's rights are maintained.Follows all requirements to maintain the Mishkon ICF as an Orthodox residence and workplace.Collaborates with agency programs and departments to achieve operational efficiencies and gains while maintaining service quality.Together with the Executive Program Director functions as a principal representative of the agency to the community, government, coalitions, trade associations and funders in conjunction with other senior leadership of the agency.CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include :
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, staff, colleagues and external stakeholders.Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and improve operations.Commitment to providing high-quality and safe care and services.Solution-focused and exhibits enthusiasm and creativity when presented with challenges.EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED :
Master's degree in a relevant field required, or advanced certification in healthcare management or administration.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE :
Significant experience in a leadership role within an IDD or healthcare or long-term care setting, preferably in an ICF or similar facility.Significant experience in program operations and management with proven budgetary and fiscal responsibility.Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance.Track record of leadership and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.Proven analytical skills and business acumen.Able to analyze complex situations, develop conclusions and execute strategic interventions at a high level.COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED :
Solid skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity with electronic health records.VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY :
The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information software, computer graphic design programs, business analytical dashboards, etc.Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT :
This position requires the ability to visit multiple units / apartments daily. It involves walking within residential programs, including navigating stairs and interacting with residents.Requires movement to respond to crisis or emergencies, which includes walking, sitting, standing, and bending as necessary, and sometimes quickly, to provide care and intervene effectively in various settings.Regularly required to sit for part of the day.The lighting and noise levels are consistent with those typically found in a healthcare or long-term care environment.Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.If you join us, you'll have these great benefits :
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical / dental / vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation27 / 7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceDiversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are :
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
Our Values.
Our values help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.
Treat every person
with dignity
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to
be outstanding
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each
other's differences
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families
as our partners
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
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