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Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director, Residential Programs, oversees program functions and operations within the

residential department across the region, including direct supervision of multiple Program Administrators. The

Assistant Director, Residential Services is responsible for all aspects of the assigned residence/group homes and

interfaces with the Program Administrators, Regional Center staff, Department of Developmental Services, Quality,

Compliance and Training Specialists and Residential Program Support Specialists associated with their programs to

ensure the needs of the people we support.

The Assistant Director, Residential Services is responsible to ensure that the training provided and work performed by

the residential staff meets State, local and agency compliance and regulatory standards. The Assistant Director is

involved in the growth and development of the residential program staff, as well as providing feedback for

performance evaluations. Serves as an administrative resource for assigned Program Administrators providing

guidance, resources and additional training as necessary. Develops and maintains working relationships with families,

service providers, schools’ districts, regional centers, and community members.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· Oversees and ensures compliance with regulations and best practices for multiple residential teams, which

include a Program Administrator, Qualified Behavioral Modification Professional (QBMP), nurse, and

approximately 15 -25 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)/Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) in each

home.

· Provides effective leadership in each program collaborating with the Director of Residential Services and BCBA

Director and direct supervision to each administrator, supporting them with oversight of day-to-day

operations.

· Performs role of Program Administrator in the absence of one which will include: program oversight, staff

training, adherence to State, local, licensing and Regional Center regulations, managing program budgets,

liaising with families, etc.

· Ensures that each Program Administrator, maintains CA regulations, oversees clinical programming, fosters

quality assurance and is an advocate for the people we support and a strong liaison with families, Regional

Centers, DDS, and local school districts.

· In collaboration with the Program Administrator, ensures that staff of assigned residences provide the

appropriate, therapeutically documented level of individual supervision in the residence and community to

ensure and protect the individuals’ health and/or safety.

· Meets regularly with Program Administrators and maintains documentation of the meetings as required.

· Assesses work performance and ensures quality service provision through ongoing supervision and

observation of residential program staff in support of positive engagement in the home.

· Reviews and ensures timely submission of Special Incident Reports and other reports required by YAI, the

Regional Centers and DDS to ensure compliance with Title 17 and Title 22 regulations in collaboration with

residential staff (e.g. Program Administrator, Residential Program Support Specialist, etc.).

· Reviews and supports the maintenance and compliance of personal ledgers for the people we support.

· Reviews data collection for the program through Digital Agency and provides training as necessary to program

staff to ensure accurate billing.

· Ensures the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment. This includes but is not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, log notes, monthly rate calculations and all written communication systems.

· Collaborates with the YAI Finance Department in the development and submission of the DS 6024 and 6028 forms and Purchase of Service (POS) authorizations to the Regional Centers.

· Monitors finances and budgets of each program, which includes completing monthly rate calculations.

· Ensures that facilities are well maintained and safe and that assigned residences meet Fire or Life Safety Code standards (where applicable) and are following all regulatory components.

· Collaborates with YAI Development Department to foster community relations, engagement and fundraising.

· Evaluates and monitors program needs, identifies unmet needs, proposes solutions and revisions to correct issues or deficiencies and revises services as program and individual needs change.

· Participates in meetings and case conferences with the Program Administrator as needed.

· Assists the Program Administrator in resolving concerns relating to program, staff, family, and/or individuals including those raised by other service providers or community members.

· Makes decisions according to State, local and agency policy and procedure to ensure the appropriate treatment milieu and delivery of services required by the individuals served.

· Serves as Administrator-on-Call (Available/On Call Supervisor) with other program leadership on an as needed basis and provides program/floor coverage, when necessary.

· Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical

capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or another related field; or

· Satisfactory combination of related education, additional experience, certification and/or training beyond

minimum requirements; and

· Program Administrator Certification for Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility and ability to attend all

mandated CA DDS and Regional Center trainings to maintain certification; and

· 5 years of experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

including or supplemented by 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role with oversight of

managers and at least 3 years of experience in I/DD residential services; and

· Valid CA driver’s License; and

· Willingness to travel across California region, as required, and to New York on occasion.

· Ability to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours/be on-call as needed.

· Extensive knowledge of developmental disabilities, cooccurring behavioral/mental health diagnoses and

clinical syndromes.

· Knowledge of California’s Lanterman Act, Title 17 and Title regulations.

· Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation/training skills.

· Exceptional supervisory and leadership skills and ability to effectively manage, coach and support large teams

through hands-on support.

· Highly organized, ability to manage time and work autonomously, handle multiple priorities and meet

deadlines.

· Flexible, cooperative and team player.

· Ability to work in a stressful environment and to deal with behavioral/mental health crises as they occur.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

· Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or another related field

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.