The Amicus Community Life Program offers unique community support options in fitness, life skills, and self-advocacy. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Community Life Director to lead vibrant, engaging programs that enrich the lives of our program participants. In this role, you will be the heart of our community, fostering a warm, welcoming environment through creative social activities and meaningful interactions. Your leadership will inspire those we serve to stay active, connected, and fulfilled, ensuring their life experience are both joyful and supportive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on lives while working in a dynamic team-oriented setting.

Education and Experience:

A Graduate degree in Human Services or a related field; however, a bachelor's degree and several years of Human Services experience at a professional level will be considered. Applicant must work positively with staff and program participants and have strong organizational, oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of alternative communication, positive behavioral supports, and DSP Certification are highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

This list is neither complete nor exhaustive but indicates general areas of responsibilities: Flexibility and sound judgment are required to respond to unanticipated needs. To assure that the support services provided by the program staff are consistent with the needs and interests of each individual served.

The Program Director will:

Review and consult with the teaching staff on all the Individual Plans and progress on the expected outcomes. Assure availability and dissemination of current and relevant materials including assessment instruments, catalogues, research publications, and journals. Obtain and coordinate ancillary services as needed. Participate in meetings that relate to the day program, as needed. Review and circulate to staff with direction and guidance to appropriate library and professional resources. Provide consultation and support to teaching staff for general and specific program issues. Ensure that all individual support services reflect agency policy and procedure. Observe in each classroom regularly. Ensure that implementation of the objectives for each participant is consistent with the Individual Plan as written. Assure that quarterly progress reports on the annual plan are supported by adequate data records. Know the history, living situation and specific needs of all program participants. Develop a warm and personal relationship with each program participant and encourage a free flow of information. Develop a written system to track progress toward meeting goals and objectives and developing new ones. It is recommended that Program Directors complete Direct Support Professional Certification or have significant familiarity with its modules. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of safe work practices based on behavioral supports guidelines and regulations. Perform all duties necessary in filling staff positions in conformance with agency policies. To provide leadership and supervision.

The Program Director will:

Initiate all necessary personnel actions in conformance with personnel policy. Conduct performance appraisal on all regular staff at least annually; submit completed form, signed, to personnel file. Conduct regular staff meetings for disseminating program information, discussing policies/procedures, etc. To encourage and practice open, positive relationships with homes and agencies.

The Program Director will:

Work with the Assistant Program Director to coordinate with other professionals as needed to ensure that all aspects of practices on behalf of the individual are as consistent as possible between settings. Support and assist the teaching staff to coordinate programs with those in home settings. Work with the Assistant Program Director to identify and communicate with other community agencies, as needed to increase or to enhance support services. Work with the Assistant Director to represent the program/agency at community meetings or presentations. Maintain productive, positive relationships with funding agencies. To perform administrative duties as necessary for effective functioning of the programs.

The Program Director will:

Maintain regular communication with your supervisor. Attend meetings of the Program Directors. Plan and coordinate staffing patterns. Maintain CARF accreditation for the programs. Participate in a quarterly review meeting of Program Policies and Procedures Manuals with Amicus Program Directors and additionally, update the Case Management Program Policies & Procedures Manual on file in the Corporate Offices. Ensure that all policies and methods necessary to program operations are developed and implemented in accordance with good management principles. Maintain a program evaluation system. Coordinate discipline or terminations in accordance with Amicus Personnel Policies. Provide input and assistance on budget development, monitoring, and grant preparation. Coordinate with the Accounting Manager and Business Manager on budget, expenditures, employee hours, and financial issues. Develop long-range goals and objectives. Collect information on a timely basis. Maintain a system for on-call or substitute staff. Design and maintain a system to inform consumers, residential providers, employers and others of official program closure. This design must include closures that are announced early in the morning and include possible outages. Programs are closed only with the approval of the CEO. Take adequate security measures to protect property and equipment.

Schedule:

This is a Monday-Friday, exempt full-time position with full benefits.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package: 100% company paid medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance premiums; eye care discount; generous PTO accrual schedule and all major holidays paid; tuition reimbursement; 401k option with a generous company match. Voluntary benefit options are also available during open enrollment period. To request an application and a job description please contact: Denis Cranson, Human Resource Manager dcranson@amicusgroup.org or go to www.amicusgroup.org and the application is available under the "Careers" section. Phone 631-5230

EOE Pay:

$55,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person