Overview Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 140 year old nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston. Community Strategies of Massachusetts (CSMA), a division of CRJ, that supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services from Day Drograms, Shared Living arrangements with providers as well as over 40 community-based group homes.
Benefits:
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Responsibilities The Residential Director I (RDI) who will report to the Senior Director of Community Strategies will work within a team of other Residential Directors to enhance the overall quality of life for our clients as well as the operations of the programs that they supervise. The RDI will also mentor and supervise 6-8 Program Managers within their designated program assignments .
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise the staffing and operation of several residences, assisting the Program Managers in covering shifts, authorizing and monitoring use of overtime, and advertising for vacancies as well as hiring and supervising staff.
- Indirect supervision and support of Assistant Managers, Meaningful Day Coordinators and Program Staff.
- Ensures that all programs follow proper staffing ratios and schedules.
- Insure the physical plant of the several residences are safe, healthy and in good repair. Take necessary actions to secure repairs, furnishings and equipment.
- Responsible for managing programs within budgeted resources, typically manages between $4.5 - $6 million dollars in annual revenues. Supervises the program spending through financial reports and monitor Program Manager to stay within budgeted limits , including the use of overtime and other program expenses
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory standards, including the DDS Licensing and Certification Standards through supervision and training of Program Managers and all residential staff
- Hire, supervise and train Program Managers and monitor training of all other staff.
- Insure excellent working relationships with landlords (if applicable), service providers, neighbors and others in the communities where the programs are located.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Evaluate performance at least annually and provided on-going supervision to all staff. Monitor the staff evaluations done by Program Managers.
- Insure that complete and appropriate individual records are maintained in accordance with Department of Developmental Services and Community Strategies regulations and policies.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Attend appropriate meetings and prepare reports.
- Assist in program development by contributing to proposal writing, working to locate physical program sites, and making recommendations to Executive Staff.
- Perform other job-related projects and activities as requested or directed.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, 4 years of work experience with people with disabilities can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
- Three years relevant work with people with disabilities;
- Two or more years management experience in human services, some management of residential services required
- Experience with Massachusetts Licensing and Certification Required
- Excellent writing skills and interpersonal communication skills
- Certification in knowledge areas
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
- Medicated Administration
- CPR/First Aid
- OSHA
- HIPPA
- Human Rights
- Pro-Active Alternatives for Change
- Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Individual Service Plan preparation and implementation
CRJ provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.