Description Summary: The Area Director oversees and manages all aspects of individual care and team member duties in assigned area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Assists Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community; state schools, MRA’s, etc. • Attends individual pre-placement meetings. • Ensures that designated Team Member attends annual PDP meetings for all individuals. Area Director shall attend as necessary. • Ensures services are provided as written on the IPC. • Ensures compliance with all regulations of the TDMHMR, HCS, DADS, TxHmL and DB-MD Waiver programs, as applicable. • Audits service delivery notes and day habilitation notes. • Tracks services and reviews documentation of service providers. • Oversees purchase of adaptive aids and necessary home modifications. • Reviews individual utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary. • Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Member and individual interactions and household activities. • Oversees and ensures efficient use of resources including, but not limited to, costs associated with vehicle maintenance and usage, grocery expenditures, utilities and payroll costs. • Authorizes expenses up to $500.00. • Responsible for duties as the Local Safety Coordinator and Rights Committee Team Member. • Participates in Team duties as assigned. • Provides input to Regional Director regarding regional budgets. • Assists Regional Director in resolution of Team Member/Individual complaints. • Coordinates with Regional Director on strategic planning and growth. • Uses Daybreak’s Guiding Principles and Principles of Decision-Making to ensure the mission statement is evident in all areas of responsibility. • Prepares monthly billing reviews to ensure accuracy and complete billing. • Responsible for marketing Daybreak program to the community/state schools, MRAs, etc. • Reviews and approves time sheets. • Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in assigned duties. • Perform all other job duties as assigned by your management. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Directly supervises Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, Team Member Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Members as assigned. • Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees. • Ensures all Team Members are trained on the philosophy, policies and procedures of Daybreak and individual PDPs and needed support prior to working with an individual. • Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of Daybreak or if Daybreak policies and/or procedures are violated. • Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. • Schedules pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens. #INDADMIN Requirements Qualifications: • Excellent writing skills • Outstanding communication skills • Ability to work in a professional environment • Extensive knowledge of the HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Education and/or Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience. • Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, manuals and other company documents. Exhibits above average oral communication skills.