Assistant Residential Director

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Residential Program - TORRINGTON, CT

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$64,500.00 Salary/year

Description

General:

• Demonstrate a “Community for All” philosophy.

• Ensure adherence to LARC policies and procedures.

  Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Perform site visits to ensure that managers are providing quality training to new staff.

• Safeguard client funds and conduct routine audits.

• Audit and review residential documentation on a weekly basis.

• Review residential DSP training profiles on a monthly basis to ensure they are current.

• Assist the managers and Residential Director with preparing for licensing and inspections.

• Help to ensure that all locations remain in DDS compliance as well as DPH compliance (where applicable).

  Assistant Residential Director duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Residential Director with on boarding all new managers.

• Assist with completion of redeterminations and monitoring assets.

• Serve as a trainer in designated areas.

• Become a trained investigator and complete investigations of abuse and neglect as needed for the agency.

• Hire direct support professionals for the residential case load.

• Hold a valid and current medication certification.

• Accept and perform on call responsibilities between the managers and the Residential Director.

• Must have the ability to work different/additional shifts or days to provide necessary coverage especially in urgent situations.

• Assist managers in providing coverage for doctors’ appointments as needed.

• Attend meetings in place of or in addition to the Residential Director.

• Demonstrate the ability to solve conflicts as they arise.

• Enter program attendance and payroll accurately and as needed.

• Participate in the interviewing and hiring process of new staff.

• Assist with maintaining the physical plant of all locations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• It is required that the Assistant Residential Director have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a managerial role within a group home setting is required.

• Must hold and maintain a current and valid Connecticut driver’s license.

• Must be organized, flexible, and demonstrate an ability to work independently.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule at various residential sites and programs as needed.

• Ability to maintain assigned work hours.

• Must maintain all LARC required and state mandated training certifications and re-certifications.

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

• Basic understanding of EVV and Therap.

• Must have a level of comfort with using tablets and smartphones.