Texas Health and Human Services · 6 hours ago
Unit Director
Denton, TX
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$6,416.67/mo - $9,508.25/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Unit Director oversees the daily operations and programming of residential services at a State Supported Living Center, ensuring quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Administer and oversee the daily operations, programming and activities of a cluster of homes at the designated State Supported Living Center (SSLC)
Manage and coordinate residential services in the assigned homes to ensure active treatment, health, safety and the pursuit of personal goals for the individuals residing in the unit
Ensure services such as psychology/behavioral services, active treatment/vocational services, nursing, medical, and qualified intellectual disabilities services are well integrated to provide optimal supports to the individuals residing in the assigned homes
Establish goals and objectives which proactively address potential issues and provide solutions for the assigned homes are focused on continuous quality improvement
Confers with local SSLC leadership to develop strategic plans and long- and short-terms goals for the assigned homes
Develop, schedule, and prioritize standards and processes for achieving established goals
Respond to crisis/emergency situations and take immediate action to resolve the issue(s)
Actively participate in and/or facilitate meetings to represent the assigned homes
Manage all programming and treatment functions of the home, including supervising staff members in varying disciplines, nursing, psychology/behavioral services, active treatment/vocational services and qualified intellectual disabilities services
Hire, develop, manage, schedule, set priorities for, and oversee the activity of staff for assigned homes
Ensure the assigned homes have an adequate and well-trained work force
Serve in the capacity of Administrator on Duty in rotation and is on-call as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and
Two (2) years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, and
At least one (1) year of experience leading, directing or managing multiple staff members
Must possess valid Texas driver's license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility
Preferred
Knowledge of, or ability to research and develop knowledge of, Texas Administrative Code, HHSC policies and procedures related to State Supported Living Centers, the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement, and Life Safety Code
Knowledge of and experience in ensuring the provision of quality services, treatment, training and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of behavior support plans, skill acquisition plans, and psychiatric support plans
Knowledge regarding medications used to assist with positive behavior supports and systems to track treatment effectiveness
Knowledge of a trauma-informed approach to care
Skill in working with ICF/IID standards and applicable rules and laws
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problem
Skill in developing, implementation and evaluating administrative policies and procedures
Skill in managing a large group of staff members through a chain of command and in coaching others to build capacity
Skill in leading and motivating staff and effectively implementing programs
Skill in using computers and agency/facility software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint
Skill in overseeing an interdisciplinary team (IDT) process
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or other organizations
Ability to manage functions and activities of a residential unit with multiple disciplines
Ability to establishing goals and objectives, organize workload and set priorities
Ability to effectively manage crisis/emergency situations
Ability to organize and present information effectively, both in spoken and written word, to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and to make effective decisions affecting the overall operation of the assigned home
Ability to manage time with considerable latitude for independent judgement and to maintain flexibility in work hours, which may require overtime or extended hours, and to be on-call in a rotating schedule
Ability to make independent and sound technical judgments
Ability to work in a team environment, and to train, schedule, supervise and prioritize the work of others
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, conduct a root cause analysis, draw valid conclusions and devise solutions
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and written manuals
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
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