Director, Living Options

5 days ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Developmental Disabilities Association Full time

Job Goal:
To develop, administer and direct all Living Options services and programs operated by the Association, through supervision of programs and staff, through coordination within the Adult services team, and through contact with related community, professional, and government agencies. The objective is to ensure that each individual supported can live in the least restrictive environment: an environment that will enhance the individual's growth and ability to reach their full potential.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. To mentor, advise and consult with direct reports and others with their annual planning, budgeting, and operating plans. To promote growth and development of those involved in the planning.

  • Facilitate mediation between disparate parties in complex interpersonal situations.  Able to recognize the impact of alternate courses of action.

  • Develop and implement an ongoing process for the evaluation of each service or program operated in Living Options Services. i.e., strategic planning

  • To have the ability to organize the resources of multiple complex tasks simultaneously with the network of leaders, managers, and supervisors with responsibility for developing the annual operating plan.  To manage outcomes and resources to effectively achieve department and program objectives.

  • Ensures the development of strategic objectives within their domain.

  • Aligns service domains with the strategic direction of the Association.

  • Ensures best practices standards are implemented and ensures the range of services delivered is responsive to the needs of the individuals and their families.

  • Participates, as a leader, in the ongoing administration of the Association and represents the interests of Living Options Services to the Senior Management Team.

  • Develops the annual budget for Living Options Services in accordance with the guidelines established by the Chief Financial Officer.

  • Administers the approved budget to ensure that all components of the department are fiscally responsible.

  • Ensures that each program or service in the department is operated in accordance with established policies and regulations of DDA, CLBC, CARF and other regulatory agencies.

  • Ensures program objectives are fulfilled and ensures quality implementation.  Knows when decisions are precedent setting and have implications for policy development.

  • Ensures the appropriate placement of individuals in the appropriate program and ensures that periodic reviews of individual placements are carried out with the involvement of the individual and the family or other advocate.

  • Meets with CLBC regularly to negotiate contracts, services, and new Intakes.

  • Provides leadership and training to the Assistant Directors and Scheduling Department.

  • Ensure all employees in the department can reach their full potential.

  • Maintains and builds external relationships through participation, lobbying and advocacy.

  • Undertakes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
     Qualifications

Required:

Education

  • Post-Secondary degree in social sciences.

  • Diploma in the Administration of Residential Settings (or equivalent)

Experience

  • Minimum of seven years work in Human Services.

  • Experience working individuals with disabilities in the community.

  • Minimum of 5 years supervisory and administrative experience at a senior or mid-Management level.

  • Demonstrated superior ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Preferred:

  • Experience in administration of a collective agreement.

  • Experience in administration of many group homes or other service systems.

Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer

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