Job Description
Description
Community Options, Inc., is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Director of IDD Community Services to provide support in Phoenix, AZ. The Director of Community Services is responsible for developing and managing in-home supports, residential services, community-based services, and Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPS) where applicable. This person will maintain high-quality programs in accordance with state and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop new programs including in-home supports, family model, host homes, and community based services, expand MAPs programs, and liaison with managed care organizations, including
DDA and Innovation Coordinators - Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique
needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Oversee daily operations of in-home supports, residential services, MAPS programs where
applicable, and community-based services - Liaison with referral sources to identify program placement opportunities
- Ensure programs are in compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
- Assist with quality assurance and program improvement activities with a focus on improving
current policies, practices, and procedures - Provide training on programs, policies, and procedures to improve service delivery
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, and performance management
- Assist with monitoring and managing overtime
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or
investigation
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health
- Experience working with behavior challenged children or adults
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving
supports - Proficient with Microsoft Office
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.comop.org |
Benefits
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
- Arizona
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
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