DDA Director

Advancecare Health Services - Lebanon, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lebanon, TN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

AdvanceCare Health Services, LLC is seeking a Director for the DDA Department to oversee and manage programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires a self-starting, reliable individual with strong leadership skills to ensure high-quality care and resource management. The position is hybrid, allowing work from home up to three days a week, and requires living within an hour of the Hermitage, TN office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Waiver Department.
• Carry out the company vision with a positive work ethic and proven leadership skills; assist in scheduling job assignments.
• Hire, train, and supervise employees, ensuring adequate staffing and quality of services.
• Participate in the recruitment of Caregivers and marketing for new individuals.
• Maintain on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Communicate non-medical practice policies and assist and coach as needed.
• Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, and evaluate performance; redirect and discipline as needed.
• Attend Circles of Support and actively participate in developing and implementing Individual Support Plans.
• Perform physical assessments through observation, inspection, and interview at residential sites.
• Identify needs and provide input for planning and/or follow-up.
• Develop protocols and plans to address problems, goals, and other needs of the Individuals Served.
• Create outcome staff instructions and monitor outcomes weekly.
• Implement teaching with Caregivers and Individuals Served as needed.
• Create monthly reports as assigned.
• Implement ISP consistently and effectively, focusing on person-centered outcomes.
• Work with healthcare professionals to monitor changes in individuals' health status and notify them of significant changes.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree preferred; Bachelor's in combination with experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with DIDD, ECF, CLS, and Waiver.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Google products, and Microsoft Office.
• Effective leadership and management skills with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write business reports.
• Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is required.
• Ability to walk distances, climb stairs, and work in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to complete multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Perfect driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in program management.
• Experience in social work.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Work from home