Area Director at Caregiver – Tyler, Texas

Summary:

The Area Director oversees and manages all aspects of individual care and team member duties in assigned area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assists Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community; state schools, MRA’s, etc.

• Attends individual pre-placement meetings.

• Ensures that designated Team Member attends annual PDP meetings for all individuals. Area Director shall attend as necessary.

• Ensures services are provided as written on the IPC.

• Ensures compliance with all regulations of the TDMHMR, HCS, DADS, TxHmL and DB-MD Waiver programs, as applicable.

• Audits service delivery notes and day habilitation notes.

• Tracks services and reviews documentation of service providers.

• Oversees purchase of adaptive aids and necessary home modifications.

• Reviews individual utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary.

• Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Member and individual interactions and household activities.

• Oversees and ensures efficient use of resources including, but not limited to, costs associated with vehicle maintenance and usage, grocery expenditures, utilities and payroll costs.

• Authorizes expenses up to $500.00.

• Responsible for duties as the Local Safety Coordinator and Rights Committee Team Member.

• Participates in Team duties as assigned.

• Provides input to Regional Director regarding regional budgets.

• Assists Regional Director in resolution of Team Member/Individual complaints.

• Coordinates with Regional Director on strategic planning and growth.

• Uses Daybreak’s Guiding Principles and Principles of Decision-Making to ensure the mission statement is evident in all areas of responsibility.

• Prepares monthly billing reviews to ensure accuracy and complete billing.

• Responsible for marketing Daybreak program to the community/state schools, MRAs, etc.

• Reviews and approves time sheets.

• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in assigned duties.

• Perform all other job duties as assigned by your management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, Team Member Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Members as assigned.

• Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees.

• Ensures all Team Members are trained on the philosophy, policies and procedures of Daybreak and individual PDPs and needed support prior to working with an individual.

• Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of Daybreak or if Daybreak policies and/or procedures are violated.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.

• Schedules pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills

• Outstanding communication skills

• Ability to work in a professional environment

• Extensive knowledge of the HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience.

• Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, manuals and other company documents. Exhibits above average oral communication skills.