About this opportunity
Envision Unlimited lists this Assistant Administrator opportunity in burlington, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Eastern Iowa | Status: Full-time, Exempt | Reports to: Administrator
Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 annually
Help lead a residential care organization and make a real difference.
Are you an experienced human services leader who’s good at running smooth operations and building strong teams? A well-established human services organization is hiring an Assistant Administrator to help direct daily operations at its Iowa residential care facility and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs: Supported Community Living (SCL), Day Habilitation, and Home-Based Habilitation.
You’ll work closely with the Administrator on operations, staffing, quality and compliance, and you’ll run the facility when the Administrator is away. You’ll help shape the site’s future while keeping person-centered care at the center of everything the team does.
What You’ll Do
Help plan, organize and direct daily operations across the facility and its HCBS programs
Take on full administrative authority when the Administrator is away
Write, update and review facility policies and procedures (at least once a year) to keep them compliant with regulations
Recruit, hire and onboard directors, supervisors and Direct Support Professionals
Supervise staff directly, including coaching, performance reviews and corrective action
Plan and schedule staff orientation and in-service training, and conduct satisfaction and exit interviews
Protect resident rights, including confidentiality, fair treatment and grievance review
Oversee health and safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and the upkeep of the building and grounds
Serve on the Quality Assurance and Infection Control committees and help write plans of correction for survey findings
Inspect the facility and programs every week, and report on operations to the Administrator and Management Team
Build strong relationships with residents, families, government agencies and the community
What You Bring
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in an HCBS or residential care setting
High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must meet Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) qualifications for residential care facility administrative staff (481 IAC 57.9)
Working knowledge of residential care and HCBS operating standards, regulations and reimbursement
Experience supervising both professional and non-professional staff, and working well across departments
Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on your own
At least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license, and able to get a chauffeur’s license if required
Must pass background, abuse registry and reference checks
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
You’ll work in the office, throughout the facility and in community homes. Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be needed. The role includes moving around the facility throughout the day, helping with resident transfers and evacuations, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
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Worksite address
burlington, IA, 52601, US
Who can apply
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