Assistant Director of Adult Day Services

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus of $1,000. Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you! At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication. We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion. Schedule: Full-Time: Monday Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (on call during off hours) Some Job Responsibilities: Maintains a program caseload as designated by the Director of Day and Employment Services. Monitors the timely and accurate delivery of all habilitation, clinical and special services as they pertain to the people in their program. Fosters and maintain program continuity between the Day Habilitation, Vocational Services and Residential Services. Acts as a liaison between the Center and OPWDD, ACCES-VR, and other government and/or outside agencies. Ensures that arrangements are made for the provision of appropriate follow-up services to a discharge plan for people who leave our day services. Participates in the planning and implementation of program initiatives and policies. Oversees all aspects of daily operations for assigned programs. On call for program activities that take place after program hours. Ensures quality programing and regulatory compliance of assigned programs. Ensures that the programs operate in a safe and fiscally responsible manner. Responsible for the direct supervision of Program Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing and evaluation of direct support staff in their programs. Responsible for keeping the Director well informed of the overall status of the program operations. Ensures Director is informed of any significant issues concerning the individuals receiving services. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Adult Day Services Division in the absence of the Director. Assists Director in the development and maintenance of program specific Policy and Procedure Manuals. Job Qualifications: Masters degree in human services or related field preferred; Valid NYS Drivers License preferred; Good written and/or verbal communication skills; Ten years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; Two years of supervisory experience; Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and employment services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet needs of individuals and programs; Must be able to perform physical activities such as (but not limited to); twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing. Must be able to sit, walk, drive, and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to lift 50 lbs. What we offer: Generous PTO Package (36 weeks) 14 paid holidays 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions & matching Paid training & career development $5,000 per year for tuition & certification assistance Medical, dental, vision + 24/7 virtual care Career growth:80% of our roles are filled through internal promotions NADSP credentialing with up to $3,250 in rewards