Job Description
Program Director CT - Community Systems Inc - 3.6 Torrington, CT Job Details $84,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid training Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Employee onboarding Staff supervision Team leadership Writing skills Coaching Social service program staff supervision Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Leadership development Professional development support Bachelor's degree Staff training Intellectual disabilities support Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Positive behavior support strategies Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Group home experience Full Job Description Community Systems Inc. is a four state, non-profit provider, offering supports to persons with disabilities. Our Mission is, "helping persons with disabilities to find happiness in their own homes, in their personal relationships and contributing members of their community."
General Responsibilities:
The Residential Program Director (PD) is responsible for the operation and oversight of multiple and varying residential living environments, supporting persons with intellectual disabilities. This would include, but not limited to, CLA, CRS, I.H.S. CCH, Shared Living, etc. The PD directly supervises up to seven (7) Residential Program Managers (PM) and/or Assistant Program Managers (APM), who have direct leadership responsibilities for Direct Support Staff. The PD, is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of residential services; and will b) ensure that our Mission and Values (Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, Accountability and Perseverance) are constantly cultivated within the organization. The PD will practice the values and traits of a Servant Leader, provide each person supported opportunities to pursue their dreams, in order to find happiness in their homes, in their personal relationships and as contributing members of their community. Educational Experience:
The Residential Program Director (PD) will have at minimum an undergraduate degree in human services, special education, or other relevant field, as well as four years of successful leadership in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. The PD will possess, exhibit and have shown successful leadership in: Keen sense of leadership, with the ability to nurture and grow other leaders Flexibility to adapt and change to current needs and the ability to effectively communicate such changes Oversight experience and support in multiple community residential living environments, including but not limited to, licensed and non-licensed homes Thorough knowledge of: licensing and DDS / DSS
funding requirements; the Individual Plan (IP) process; from initiation to implementation; positive behavior support concept and techniques; Professional writing and communication skills commensurate with the position Identification and growth of new leaders, via teaching, coaching, mentoring and onboarding Identification, implementation and use of innovative concepts, practices and/or technology, in order to promote greater independence and happiness for the persons supported We offer a great work environment with an attractive package of compensation and benefits, including, but not limited to, competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, generous paid time off, longevity incentives, retirement plan and formal education reimbursement. Extensive paid on the job training is provided with the opportunity for personal growth and development. Community Systems Inc. is:
An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, employer supporting workplace diversity; and A four-state family of non-profit, tax exempt corporations whose Mission is: "Helping persons with disabilities to find happiness in their own homes, in their personal relationship, and as contributing members of their community" "All Mission, All the Time" Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
