Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a Director of Day Habilitation Services in our Day Habilitation program in Hempstead NY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the development and execution of function/program within his/her span of control in accordance with HKS’ Mission and Strategic Objectives. Specifically responsible for:

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  Operating the Day Habilitation in compliance with all OPWDD and Medicaid regulations.
• Ensuring that all Day Habilitation services, individualized plans, behavior plans and staff action plans are individualized and current.
• Ensuring accurate billing and billing documentation
• Conduct, schedule and document new staff training and orientation as well as annual training in conjunction with the QA department
• Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure program development and quality services
• Complete all performance evaluations and core competency evaluations as required (in a timely manner).
• Participate in OPWDD audits and develop the Plans of Corrective Action
• Conduct required Committee meetings where appropriate (Infection Control, Incident Review, Human Rights, etc).
• Coordinate all phases of transportation with the Transportation Coordinator.
• Coordinate outreach and intake for potential new referrals with the outreach coordinator and Director of HKSB OPWDD services
• Ensure staff maintains required licensure and credentials.
• Ensure required annual and semiannual participant meetings are conducted and all required parties notified.
• Participate in internal QA activities.
• Participate in Incident Review Committee, and conduct/oversee investigations as warranted.
• Partner with the Human Resources department to recruit and hire day habilitation staff in accordance with Agency policy.
• Work effectively/cooperatively with all administrators within the agency/department.
• Act as liaison to outside collaterals including CAB representatives, Care Coordinators, and residential providers.
• Complete monthly statistical reports as required by the LIDDSO.
• Ensure the provision of nursing services.
• Maintain physical plant in accordance with OPWDD regulations. Arrange for necessary repairs.
• Conduct and document required fire drills.
• Maintain supply inventory.
• Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor (Director HKSB OPWDD Programs) and/or the HKSB President & CEO.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports include:

Program Supervisors

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Registered Nurse

Coordinator of staff development outreach

Indirect Reports include:

DSP II

DSP 1

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human services field or field of education.

Knowledge of all OPWDD regulations and a minimum of 5 years of supervisory and/ or administrative experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid NYS driver’s license.

POSITION BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:

Covid Vaccination required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift