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Lifeworks · 2 hours ago

Associate Director (813)

Westwood, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to providing advocacy, empowerment, and opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. They are seeking an Associate Director for the Day Rehabilitation program to provide leadership, oversee curriculum development, ensure compliance with service plans, and manage a supportive environment for individuals served.

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Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance as a member of the management team in long and short-term planning development, organization and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program

Oversee and manage curriculum development and support Case Managers to assess and set goals and objectives, develop plans of action/teaching techniques for persons served in the group, and integrate the goals of each person’s service plans and transition plans into group curriculum

Supervise implementation and compliance with all teaching plans including Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP’s) and Individual Service Plans (ISP’s), and help maintain individual’s confidential records

Assist in overseeing and ensuring all documentation is completed within timelines and meets Mass Health regulations

Ensure the classroom environment is conducive to maximum learning and independence

And that all materials arranged consistently to allow persons served to access them as independently as possible

Assist Interdisciplinary Team with referrals and development of services within the Day Hab site. Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on an regular basis and as needed

Assist with identifying community resources and plan and organize community trips with individuals

Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow cleaning schedule, report any maintenance issues, etc

Attend leadership team meetings, in-service trainings, case review meetings, and supervision meetings

Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Schedule, plan, and facilitate staff meetings

Help in rooms as needed to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Participate in the transfer of persons served as needed to meet their individual needs

Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company