Job description: The Area Director is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, organizing and implementing the systems, processes and programs needed to provide services to individuals served ensuring services meet State licensing standards and contract obligations, level of service and program model. Ensures that the program and all personnel represent the organization's standard of care in a highly professional manner and that all program staff and contractors are adequately skilled and motivated to implement a comprehensive program model.

Essential Responsibilities/Job Duties:

Develop, implement, and monitor individual program plans. Supervise training and day habilitation activities on behalf of consumer. Regularly monitors data sheets, noting regression and progression of stated goals. Ensures each individual active treatment is integrated, coordinated and monitored that objectives for the individual are implemented in a timely manner. Integrates total program plan with day habilitation activities. Ensures the delivery of case management services as evidenced by the outcome of consumer and family satisfaction and program surveys. Monitors caseload by observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocates for needed services; obtains additional resources, intervenes in crises and provides personal support. Communicates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) all aspects of consumer care and any changes in conditions. Coordinates IDT meetings as necessary, ensures documentation is completed and filed. Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Members and consumer interactions and center activities. Assists with Team Member training directly related to individual care and treatment. Reviews consumer utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary. Ensures compliance with ICF/MR program principles. All work performed after 40 hours in a work week must be approved by your Supervisor. Perform all other job duties as assigned by your Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise Team Members as assigned. Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, training, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees. Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of the Company or if Company policies and/or procedures are violated. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. May schedule pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens Qualifications Excellent writing skills Outstanding communication skills Ability to work in a professional environment Extensive knowledge of the Indiana Medicaid Waiver programs (preferred) Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively Bachelor's degree in social services field strongly preferred Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$51,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person