Assistant Director of Vocational Services

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Salary: $85,000 per yearPosition Type: Onsite, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pmPRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):


* In conjunction with the director, manages the day-to-day operations of the department, which may include the department's operational, programmatic, financial and budget activities.


* Supervises assigned Program(s)/Deputy Director(s) directly and direct support staff indirectly to ensure accountability.


* Provides counsel and advice to the director regarding department operations.


* Reviews and analyzes department operations to evaluate the performance of the department and to identify areas of potential program modifications and improvements.


* Ensures the department adheres to agency goals, objectives, and strategies.


* Provides leadership and serves as a mentor, coach, being a visible and approachable sounding board and resource to management and programs.


* Assures that programs meet required regulatory standards, including but not limited to relevant Federal, State, and Local standards.


* Provides oversight of the Department in the absence of the director.


* Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others.


* Assists in the selection of competent staff.


* Ensures that staff are properly trained on the job.


* Assists with the supervision and training of adults with intellectual disabilities to promote each individual's growth toward his/her highest potential.


* Takes necessary action in emergencies following Agency policies and procedures and reports such incidents according to Agency protocols.


* Develops and writes service funding plans for people served who are being considered for admission to vocational programs.


* Responsible for the flow of communication to, from, and between Direct Support Professional Staff, management staff, other departments, agencies, professionals, and families.


* Creates and promotes a work environment which encourages recognition, communication, professional development, and teamwork while demonstrating a commitment to Agency Values, Mission, and Goals.


* Upholds Agency policy and procedures by conducting staff training and taking personnel action as necessary.


* Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergencies when people are in danger of injuring themselves or others.


* Is a positive role model to people served and Agency staff.


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