Day Habilitation - Assistant Director (Full Time)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on223, Castleton Avenue, West New Brighton, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, 10301, United States
About the Mission
On Your Mark is dedicated to providing innovative, comprehensive community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across their entire lifespan. Our core commitment is to help every individual experience the highest quality of life possible. We achieve this through person-centered programs that foster community and social inclusion, promote health and fitness, encourage daily activity participation, and support independence, self-empowerment, and productivity.
About the Role
The Assistant Director serves as a pivotal leader within our Day Habilitation Program, responsible for overseeing the daily operation of assigned programs and activities. This role exists to ensure that program participants are actively engaged in groups and activities tailored to their unique needs while maintaining a safe, supportive, and well-functioning environment.\n In this position, you will act as a bridge between staff, senior management, clinicians, and families. Your day involves ensuring that basic systems are operating successfully within program rooms, monitoring staffing coverage to maintain safety and appropriate ratios, and facilitating the interdisciplinary team meetings that drive participant care. You will serve as a resource and role model for Direct Support Staff, providing training and feedback to maximize participant services and developmental skills. Additionally, you will advocate for unmet clinical support needs, manage physical site safety and inventory, and participate in the intake and discharge processes. When the Program Director is absent, you will assume their responsibilities, ensuring continuity of care and operational excellence.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for an interview will be invited to discuss their experience and approach to person-centered care in greater detail. The process is designed to assess both professional qualifications and alignment with our organizational values.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Work location
Work model: On-site
223, Castleton Avenue, West New Brighton, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, 10301, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor staffing coverage to ensure participant safety and maintain appropriate staffing ratios
- check_circleProvide training and feedback to staff to maximize participant services and developmental skills
- check_circleSupervise staff to ensure successful participant participation in recreational and skill development activities
- check_circleManage physical site safety, food safety, and maintenance of adaptive equipment and supplies
- check_circleFacilitate transportation processes and troubleshoot related problems to ensure safe participant entry and exit
- check_circleMonitor daily attendance and oversee billing verification and document preparation
- check_circleAssume responsibilities of the Program Director during their absence
- check_circleAssist Program Director with training, assigning, directing, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating Direct Support Staff
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in a relevant human services field
- verifiedFour years' supervisory experience in a setting that serves people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- verifiedValid Driver's License
- verifiedAbility to drive 15 passenger vehicles
- verifiedStrong knowledge of DayHab settings and OPWDD regulations
- verifiedProficiency with Microsoft Office
- verifiedWilling and able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- verifiedAvailable on call
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant human services field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth Benefits including optional Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependentscheck_circleMedical FSA and Dependent Care Accountcheck_circlePartial Medical deductible reimbursementcheck_circle401(k) with Safe Harbor matchGenerous PTO
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