SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES – • Provide leadership and oversight to program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency policies and procedures.; conduct weekly site visits. • Participate in Life Plan meetings; develop Staff Action Plans (SAPs) for implementation. • Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported. • Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and timely billing in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD regulations. • Ensure completion of daily billing, monthly progress reports, and attendance. • Maintain individual’s books in accordance with regulations and agency requirements. • Develop weekly and monthly calendars of activities and events. • Provide supervision to Day Habilitation Specialists; complete annual evaluations. • Ensure staff compliance with training and certifications, including SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, AMAP (as needed) and LMS training. • Maintain relationships and communication with families and residences. • Monitor the finances of the programs within regulatory and agency policies and procedures in collaboration with the Assistant Director. • Collaborate with program management and Human Resources to manage the candidate selection workflow process. • Interview and hire staff in collaboration with program leadership; ensure completion of evaluations within agency guidelines. • Collaborate in identifying potential candidates for admission, screening, and placement of individuals. • Participate in workgroups and committees within the agency as well as within the wider provider networks. Work collaboratively with other Day Habilitation partners. • Ensure maintenance of up-to-date confidential resident files, personnel files, and regulatory documentation. • Ensure maintenance of physical plant in collaboration with the Building Manager. • Ensure reporting of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command; ensure notification to oversight agencies as per policy and procedure. • Monitor payroll; ensure staff compliance with attendance requirements. • Maintain certification in SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, AMAP. • Participate in development of the Electronic Health Record (Evolv). • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Vice President. QUALIFICATIONS – • Bachelor’s Degree • Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Good oral and written communication skills • Minimum of 1 year of experience in programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities • Computer literate. • Has a valid NYS Driver’s License RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS – • Interact with city and state agencies and other providers in a variety of forums; maintain relationships with families and correspondents; provide supervision and mentoring in a positive and supportive manner. In addition, must possess the following characteristics: • Is a team player. • Has a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and individuals within the organization. • Possesses a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forges a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families. • Is able to set limits and maintain a helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately. WORKING CONDITIONS –flexible schedule to accommodate program needs • This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in a caring and supportive environment. If you have a passion for providing quality care and leading a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.