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Title Director of Programs
Categories Direct Services
Salary DOE
Location Middletown area
Job Information
Futures is seeking a DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS in the MIDDLETOWN area.

Position Responsibilities:

 

In consultation with the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director:

  • Oversee adult services programs, ie. DDS, BRS, ABI Waiver
  • Supervise Regional Mgrs. and direct service staff
  • monitor compliance with Federal, State, and Agency policies, procedures, and regulations;
  • Oversee program budget / billing & create fiscal reports
  • conduct/monitor results of agency investigations;
  • monitor incident reporting;
  • Participate in recruitment, selection & orientation of new employees
  • coordinate and monitor employee training;
  • coordinate and oversee behavior support consultation services;
  • coordinate the agency referral and intake process
  • provide ongoing technical support/training to agency staff on program and service quality
  • develop policies, procedures and reports as needed
  • 25% travel to all work locations

 Qualifications: 

 

  • Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and Acquired Brain Injury
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Must be familiar with CT DDS and CT DSS policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, and Excel
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Title Direct Service Provider
Categories Direct Services
Salary DOE
Location right here
Job Information

Description:

Supports consumers in the implementation of their programs including behavioral plans through direct service, monitoring of performance, and policy protocols; exercising discretion as well as independent judgement in specifically assigned area; and providing the necessary follow up and feedback to assist in achieving outcomes.

 

Job Description:

  1. Contributes to the organization’s effectiveness by
    • Collecting, updating, interpreting, reporting and distributing data related to all participants and their services
    • Ensuring that issues of performance accountability are routed to the appropriate supervisor on a timely basis
  2. Complies with Federal, State, and Local legal requirements by
    • Studying existing and new regulations
    • Enforcing adherence to requirements
  3. Represents the organization by
    • Attendance at monthly management meetings
    • Participating in individual team meetings as needed
  4. Assists in the developing programs for the organization by
    • Scheduling meetings as needed
    • Collecting quarterly progress reports on all cases
    • Involving staff, other resource personnel, parents/guardians and Consumers
  5. Supports the program by
    • Performing additional assignments and related duties as required, including direct service and service coordination
  6. Meets program requirements by
    • Providing direct service to consumers
    • Implementing Behavior Plan
    • Reporting accomplishment of goals and objectives weekly
    • Reporting to designated supervisors
    • Performing light cleaning, organizing of household materials which may involve lifting of household items
    • Transporting the consumer with personal vehicle
  7. Provides program information by
    • Developing communication strategies
    • Answering questions and requests
  8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
    • Attending educational workshops
    • Reviewing professional publications
    • Estabilishing personal networks
    • Participating in professional societies
  9. Contributes to the team effort by
    • Accomplishing related results

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Min. Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required with specialization in psychology, special education, counseling, youth work, or equivalent life experience.
  2. Two to five years’ experience working with Consumers with developmental disabilities including experience with behaviorally challenged Consumers.
  3. Good independent assessment, observation, and organizational skills.
  4. Good interpersonal skills in a variety of settings and situations
  5. Ability to effectively present oneself, orally and in writing.
  6. Ability to exercise discretion and work independently with general supervision.

 

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