- Reports to: Senior Director of Performance and Engagement
- Supervises: Assistant Director(s) of Community Living
- Status / Level: Exempt
- Purpose: To ensure the quality and effectiveness of all Community Living staff.
Toolworks, in partnership with people with disabilities, is a human service agency dedicated to providing the tools and resources that promote independence, equality, and personal satisfaction. Toolworks provides a number of programs including: job placement and training, community integration, and supported living services.
Position Title: Director of Community Living
Grade: Senior Management
Duties and Responsibilities
Management
- Manage all community living programs assuring overall quality of services provided.
- Manage the financial integrity of the department including cash flow and budgeting, making adjustments as warranted
- Manage all aspects of compliance: CARF and DDS and other regulatory agencies as warranted ensuring that programs comply with each agency’s regulations in providing quality services to the clients Toolworks’ serves in community services
- Manage the work of the Assistant Director to ensure good workflow and productivity
Administrative
- Ensure the collection of client data and completion of subsequent reporting
- Complete all required reporting for regulatory bodies: CARF, DDS, and other necessary compliance related reporting
- Carry out intakes and maintain contacts with referral sources as needed
- Ensure program design is current and develop support plan objectives
Organizational (all staff)
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and retreats as required
- Comply with current agency performance standards
- Report changes in criminal or employment status on a timely basis
- Represent the organization to visitors and the community as needed
- Maintain a professional attitude, working cooperatively with other staff, clients and members of the community
- Maintain confidentiality of client/staff information as required by law and agency policy
- Treat clients and co-workers with dignity and respect
Other duties as required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirement
- A. in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field, or in lieu of education, a minimum of seven (7) years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience
- First Aid Certification required, Instructor level training preferred
Skills requirement
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- ASL skills strongly preferred.
- Attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written skills
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation
- Depends on experience