Achievement Development & Care (ADC) Assistant Program Director 11.26 in Sacramento, California at HRtoGO

Company: Developmental Disabilities Service Organization (DDSO)

Developmental Disabilities Service Organization (DDSO) is one of the most respected nonprofits in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley Regions. We provide a wide range of services for adults with developmental disabilities.

• Assists the Program Director in providing staff with orientation and on-going training by developing and conducting in-services for staff as well as sending staff to applicable workshops and conferences.
• Assists the Program Director in staff hiring and firing.
• Assists the Program Director in being responsible for daily supervision of all program staff which includes regular job performance appraisals and ensuring staff meet job performance standards.
• Assists the Program Director to ensure that all documentation is carried out in a timely fashion and that reports and other documentation are maintained appropriately and in accordance with DDSO standards as well as licensing and other outside agency requirements.
• Assists the Program Director in developing, maintaining, and periodically updating policies and procedures related to the program service.
• Assists in the implementation and typing of clients’ Individual Service Plan, 30 Day Assessment, and Semi-Annual Reviews.
• Provides daily training to clients in the most natural environment that meets their objective.
• Assists clients in toileting, feeding, grooming and other personal needs.
• Maintains the safety and well being of clients.
• Collects and summarizes data on clients' progress toward selected goals and objectives.
• Maintains client records and reports, including but not limited to, Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Maintains a consistent and structured teaching environment.
• Provides input to the Program Director regarding skill training requirements, client requests, instructional materials, and other policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements individual client objectives in accordance with client's person-centered plan and guidelines as set forth by DDS and DDSO.
• Assists in the daily scheduling of clients’ community training or on-site-support training.
• Conducts or attends individual ISPs and PCPP meetings as directed by the Program Director.
• Maintains contact with clients' homes and maintains continuity between program services training and home environment.
• Makes contacts with community resources and develops opportunities for clients to be participating members of the community.
• Acts as the job-site liaison between the staff and the employers and or volunteer coordinators.
• Assists Program Director in establishing and maintaining program goals in accordance with DDSO Mission Statement.
• Responsible for the program operation in the absence of the Program Director.
• Acts as the “designated authority’ in the absence of the Program Director.

• Knowledge of the person-centered planning process and the ability to effectively implement the process for the benefit of each client.
• Knowledge of non-aversive applied behavioral analysis.
• Assist with van (vehicle) inspection and community outings
• Must be willing to cover DSP shifts to maintain the ratio.
• Ability to work and communicate with all individuals involved in the clients' lives.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team player within the DDSO agency and contributes to the development of a positive professional working climate.
• Willingness to work with and help others, assume full share of work and responsibility, and cooperate in manner as well as in action.
• Demonstrates the ability to work conscientiously, productively, and maintain a quality level of work.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality in issues regarding clients and staff.
• Supports the following four principles of service: participation, natural environments, integration, normalization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in human services-related field and a minimum of 18 months experience in the management of a human services delivery system; OR 3 years’ experience in human delivery system, including at least two years in a managerial or supervisory position.

• Extensive knowledge of current trends regarding program services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Administrative skills involving knowledge of and experience in the operation of programs, budgeting, and personnel hiring and supervision.

• Ability to make independent decisions and implement policy, based on knowledge of effective principles and techniques of management.

• Initiative, leadership skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to inspire the best efforts of others through encouragement, support, and effective training.

• Ability and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles, if needed. Must meet driving and insurance standard guidelines as stated in the DDSO Personnel Policies manual.

• Must be able to meet the following standards established by the Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing Division: be in good physical health verified by a health screening report, including a test for tuberculosis; possess a criminal record clearance; be at least 18 years old.

Please email Sheila if you are interested: deputydirector@ddso.org