Area Director
Company: Region V Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Area Director is responsible for the operations
of their assigned area and the provision of high-quality services
and supports for individuals supported that are living with a
Shared Living Provider within their assigned Area/Agency. The Area
Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer or other assigned
member of the Executive Team.The Director works collaboratively
with other areas of administration, such as finance, human
resources, or other area leadership teams responsible for the
day-to-day operations of their agency including staff recruitment
and development, growth and development of effective habilitative
programs and services, budget management, and community relations
and engagement. The Director must establish a professional
environment within their Agency which enables opportunities for
teaching, learning, and growth for individuals supported, their
families, and agency leadership team and staff. The Director
utilizes the RVS Mission to facilitate agency
decision-making.SCHEDULEThis is a 40-hour-a-week, overtime-exempt
position. The Area Director must be generally available to work
evenings or weekends and respond to emergencies at any time. The
Director travels within the region, has night meetings, and
occasional overnight travel is required.Region V Services offers a
generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid
leave, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits. Review benefits
online @ www.regionvservices.com/benefits ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSDevelop, implement, interpret, monitor, and enforce
policies and procedures, with approval of Governing Board/Executive
Team to include personnel policies, positive behavioral supports,
human rights, ethical conduct, and licensure/regulation.Ensures
that all individuals receiving supports are afforded a quality of
life that is reflected in the individual's program plan and the
Mission Guidelines.Prepares annual operating budgets and oversees
the day-to-day financial operations of the agency.Promotes the
agency activities, services, and goals through memberships,
collaboration, speaking engagements, tours, and other public
education activities.Is a visible leader in the community by
serving on regional and local boards and committees that govern and
support agency services.Responsible for the development of Shared
Living Providers throughout their agency.Leads the agency
leadership team through communicating, decision-making, assuring
quality customer service, and mediating conflicts.Provides for
safe, efficient transportation for individuals supported when
public transportation or community supports are not
available.Ensures that individuals receive appropriate medical and
mental health care by the Medical Services Associate and the
Healthcare Coordinator in collaboration with the Region V Services
Director of Nursing.Plans and obtains development and in-service
training to maintain professional standards and competencies of
Shared Living Providers.Monitors the collection, recording, and
reporting of accurate data for planning and coordination of agency
and regional services.Meets and exceeds the licensing standards of
HHS DDD, Department of Labor, Health Department, Department of
Education, OSHA, and Social Security.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services,
Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other
closely related fields.Four years of experience in vocational/day
services or residential services or rehabilitation programs, or
related fields with progressive administrative or supervisory
experience.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated competence in the
principles and practices of the education and support of
individuals with developmental disabilities, considerable knowledge
of personnel administration, budgeting, and financial management
principles, general management techniques, and thorough knowledge
of applicable governmental regulations.Ability to: establish and
maintain cooperative relationships; express good judgment in
evaluating situations and in making decisions; express ideas
clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; give effective
administrative leadership to the program; and plan, assign and
supervise the work of others.PI202086193
Keywords: Region V Services, Lincoln , Area Director, Executive , Lincoln, Nebraska
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