Director of Residential and Waiver Services (IRA)

Overview

Position Summary

The Program Director of Residential Services will serve as the QIDP of these residences, in addition to providing direct supervision of 10-12 DSPs and ensures the efficient coordination of supports and services to individuals residing in the Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) setting, maintaining a high quality program in accordance with the mission statement and standards of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and BCS.

Responsibilities:

Oversee our individualized, person-centered residential program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Supervise staff comprised of residential care specialists, a part time behavior intervention specialist (BIS) and a nurse. Provide staff training to assure high quality programming and adherence to regulations.

Review and approve monthly attendance billings to assure Medicaid compliance and conduct monthly chart reviews to ensure OPWDD program and Medicaid billing compliance.

Ensure full 24/7 staff coverage. Responsible for emergency coverage. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Oversee pre-admission, admission and discharge planning.

Ensure compliance with all BCS and OPWDD policies and procedures. Ensure that medical, nursing and nutritional needs are met and planned for, coordinated and implemented on an individualized basis. Ensure that medication policies are properly adhered to by qualified personnel and that employee AMAP Certifications are renewed annually and records are maintained.

Accompany residents, as needed, to specialty, psychiatric and surgical appointments.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual agency reports.

Provide fiscal program oversight to assure the program operates within budget.

Oversee petty cash, ensuring all documentation is present and in accordance with agency purchasing policies and procedures.

Oversee Resident Individual Accounts and Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) in accordance with established agency procedures

Develop and review service plans on a routine basis but no less than quarterly to ensure service plans are implemented as written. Ensure that the service planning process is individualized.

Ensure that positive relationships are maintained with families, guardians, correspondents and/or other advocates through ongoing communication and meetings

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Service Field required;

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Service Field Preferred;

Strong counseling skills; strong verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills and demonstrated leadership ability.

A minimum of 3-5 years related experience working with persons with developmental disabilities with

At least two years in a supervisory or administrative experience highly preferred.

Strong skills in Excel and Word. Experience using computerized clients records preferred.

Valid New York State Driver’s License required; required to drive a 16 passenger van

AMAP certification required.

Knowledge of Medicaid NYS OPWDD regulations.

Criminal background check and finger printing required; screening against the GSA, OIG and OMIG lists of persons disallowed from working in Medicaid Funding Programs.