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　　Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

　　Oversees the milieu and therapeutic programming of the assigned program, including the development and implementation of therapeutic programming and groups by the interdisciplinary team.

　　Ensures the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the assigned program at all times to protect the health, safety and habilitation of the people we support, consistent with agency philosophy and department practices and in line with Federal, State, Local and regulatory requirements.

　　Provides effective leadership and develops a treatment team that provides quality care and positive outcomes.

　　Coordinates all members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), promoting and maintaining the excellence of the program and ensuring implementation of person-centered treatment and behavior plans and coordination of medical care, medication administration and other necessary services.

　　Establishes a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination and escalates concerns to senior leadership.

　　Fosters an open-door policy and utilizes participatory management; maintains direct relationships with staff and bolsters staff morale.

　　Assigns responsibilities, ensuring appropriate staff coverage and managing staff schedules.

　　Supervises staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and all applicable regulatory and agency standards.

　　Plays an active role in the hiring process, interviewing and selecting qualified staff based on program needs.

　　Assesses work performance and ensures quality service provision through ongoing staff supervision and observation .

　　Fosters professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.

　　Leads and facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings and discussions to disseminate information to staff, people we support, authorized representatives and/or advocates and other members of the circle of support and to identify and solve problems.

　　Attends and actively participates in planning and other meetings regarding the people we support and ensures inclusion of family members and external supports in meetings, as appropriate.

　　Regularly attends regional, agency supervisor and other required meetings to remain up-to-date on policy, procedure or other changes and obtain information required to remain compliant and effectively manage program operations.

　　Organizes and presents ongoing trainings.

　　Maintains a safe environment for staff and the people we support and adheres to safety regulations and ensures program and staff compliance with regulations and best practices.

　　Assesses areas of risk for people we support and/or staff, rectifies these risks and notifies proper authorities or individuals of circumstances or situations that present possible health endangerment and/or hazardous conditions.

　　Oversees facility maintenance and upkeep and maintains adequate inventory of food, hygiene, general and therapeutic supplies.

　　Facilitates development of professional, empathetic relationships with families, service providers, and community members, acting as a representative of the program, advocating for persons with disabilities to local government and community and fostering interagency collaboration and communication between relevant supports.

　　Oversees all financial systems, maintains records for the people we support and program expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and integrity and maintains operation of program within budgetary guidelines.

　　Monitors individual’s billing for accuracy, as applicable.

　　Interviews, appraises and admits residents, if applicable.

　　Ensures the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment and compliance with all relevant laws, rules and/or regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, medical and medication management records and auditing, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, as applicable, and other written communication systems.

　　Maintains oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities.

　　Documents and reports errors, incidents and corrective actions and assists with the investigative process, if needed.

　　Ensures that compliance with care plans is maintained to maximize quality improvement management.

　　Complies with and ensures that staff complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

　　Ensures compliance with Federal, State, City and/or other oversight agency laws, rules, regulatory or program requirements by passing monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and surveys, as applicable.

　　Responsible for individual’s financial management.

　　Serves as liaison to Regional Center, Community Care Licensing and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for assigned residence on all inquires, incidents, etc.

　　May serve 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.

　　Salary Range: 65,000K - 80,000

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

　　21 years of age or older; and

　　Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience serving or providing direct support to population to be supported; or

　　High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 3 years of experience serving or providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the population to be supported; and

　　1 year of supervisory experience in a residential setting, with behavioral health experience; and

　　Must be one of the following;

　　Registered Behavior Technician

　　Licensed Psychiatric Technician

　　Qualified Behavior Modification Professional

　　Must hold, or obtain within 90 days of employment, certification from State of California as either a: Group Home Administrator (for assignments to children’s homes) or Adult Residential Facility Administrator (for assignments to adult homes).

　　Health Screening, Tuberculosis clearance, Criminal Background Check, fingerprinting and additional relevant/required clearances as required by Federal, State and Local government or other agencies.

　　Valid Driver’s License

　　Knowledge of California’s Lanterman Act and Title 17 and 22 regulations.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete essential tasks

　　Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

　　Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

　　Willingness to take initiative

　　Highly flexible personality type

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

　　Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

　　Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a human services field

　　Previous experience as a lead or supervisor in a residential setting

　　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.

　　Our Roots:

　　YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, “total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual.” At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

　　YAI Today:

　　Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI’s success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

　　Better Together:

　　At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

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