About this opportunity
Caregiver, Inc. lists this Area Director opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Area Director
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.
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.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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