Program Director
unavailableNew York, NY
Program Director
unavailableNew York, NY
yesterday
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Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability FacilitiesOther Residential Care FacilitiesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesAbout the role
Position Overview:
Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. Services for the Under Served (S:US) is hiring a Program Director to support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live meaningful lives. The Program Director will be an empathetic and compassionate leader focused on enhancing the quality of life for all people supported in their respective program. They will lead staff, ensure continuous improvement, meet regulatory and quality standards, and provide 24‑hour support in emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Person Centered Planning
Ensures that a person‑centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff within the residence
Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported
Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes
Participates in the screening, admission and discharge of people within the residence to ensure a smooth transition of support
Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, spirituality
Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns
Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment
Leadership
Provides leadership and direction for the residence through observation, mentoring, coaching, and other activities
Maintains all records and systems and ensures staff are properly trained and supported
Ensures all staff are trained in all aspects of each person’s life including health protocols, personal choice and outcomes
Leads meetings with all stakeholders to ensure participation for all members of each person’s circle of support
Represents the division and organization by participating on DD councils and IAC committees
Coaches and mentors all staff under supervision
Understands and applies appropriate techniques for conflict resolution, crisis prevention, intervention and resolution
Provides round‑the‑clock responsiveness as part of emergency notifications and assistance
Ensures that the program operates within its established budget
Partners with the Human Resources Department in all efforts relevant to hiring, developing and retaining staff
Regulatory
Maintains all records in compliance with OPWDD regulations
Ensures observations are completed across all staffing shifts
Ensures all health care needs are met and all staff are trained in the needs of the people we support
Ensures all Fire Safety Regulations are met
Ensures all agency policies and procedures are followed
Partners with the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement team to ensure all standards relative to the residences are met
Quality Improvement
Continually monitors program to look for areas that could improve
Ensures that the CARF philosophy is implemented, and reassessed accordingly
Ensures that the program is continuously requesting feedback from all stakeholders
Benefits:
Overview
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Credit Union membership
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability
Transportation Plan
Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience working with people with IDD
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
AMAP, SCIP‑R, CPR & First Aid (training provided if needed)
Basic computer skills (eg. MS Office suite and Windows)
Driver’s License preferred
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedical Leave@sus.org.
ID: 2026-18091
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Social and Community Service Managers
Industry
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
Posted
yesterday
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