Lifesteps - Indiana, PA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Indiana, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The Community Homes Program Director at Lifesteps Inc. is a leadership role responsible for overseeing Residential Client Homes that provide direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Director ensures high-quality care, advocates for person-centered approaches, and manages the development and implementation of various support plans. This full-time position involves supervising frontline staff, conducting performance reviews, and participating in agency communication efforts.
Responsibilities
- Oversee approximately 4 - 5 Community Homes providing direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ensure participants receive high-quality care and are treated with respect and dignity.
- Advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their person-centered care and healthy outcomes.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Behavior Plans, and other necessary plans.
- Administer performance reviews and disciplinary actions for frontline supervisors and direct care staff.
- Create work schedules and assist with training new staff members.
- Report on monthly metrics and participate in the Agency Communication Team.
Requirements
- An Associate's Degree and 6 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 4 years of Director-level supervisory experience required.
- A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 2 years of Director-level experience required.
- A Master's Degree and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 1 year of Director-level experience required.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance is required.
- Must become a PA Certified Investigator and obtain Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred majors include Human Services, Special Education, Psychology, Family Relations, Health Administration, Social Services, Counseling, or similar.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan Option
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick time
- Paid Personal time
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Your Birthday off with pay
