Starting rate: $62,400 - $67, 600

The Shared Living Program Director leads the administration and financial coordination of new referrals and supports Shared Living Coordinators through supervision, guidance, and coaching to ensure effective delivery service.

• Ensure implementation of philosophy of service delivery for Shared Living and implement the Advocates Way Philosophy and Intentional Care Standards.
• Assure high quality supports by providing direction and supervision in all aspects of the program. Perform all responsibilities as identified in DDS regulations re "Placement Services”.
• Participate in on call rotation of 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
• Supports programmatic needs in absence of Shared Living Director of Operations
• Act as program liaison to DDS Area Office/s, Office of Quality Enhancement for Licensing and Certification, CARF and other Department personnel as delineated by Shared Living Director of Operations.
• Act as liaison with other agencies involved in providing services to the individuals, we support such as day programs.
• Maintain communication internally and external with staff, families/guardians, shared living caregivers vendors, funding source(s) and other stakeholders.
• Attend, arrange, and conduct meetings for Shared Living members with the funding source, clinicians, therapist, day program staff and family/guardians to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise, as needed.
• Responsible for supervision and evaluation of assigned Shared Living Coordinators including core trainings, development trainings and program specific trainings to perform duties adequately.
• Ensure quality management throughout the program in conjunction with agency QM department. Conduct internal audits to ensure overall program compliance with all applicable DDS and funder regulations.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals and staff through compliance with agency policies, OSHA, and other safety standards.
• Support the development and growth of all individuals served in the program. Develop and monitor creative and interesting community centered opportunities for all individuals. Ensure a person-centered approach.
• Ensure that the needs of the individuals are addressed through verbal, written and email communication and staff receive the information pertinent to the individuals needs.
• Assist individuals with obtaining all services and entitlements for which they qualify.
• Collaborate and prepare for clinical case reviews with the Shared Living multidisciplinary team.
• Lead/co-lead team meetings for the purpose of education, skill growth, program planning, and improving program functioning.
• Collaborate with the Shared Living Referral Team; Shared Living Program Director of Operations, Clinician and Recruiter to oversee and conduct intake assessments and ensure appropriate placements are made.
• Complete initial assessments for new individuals.
• Responsible for the budgetary completion for incoming individuals
• Oversee training of shared living caregivers in all facets of their responsibilities.
• Oversee and implement shared living policies & procedures.
• Ensure that individuals are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policies
• Attend and actively participates in assigned trainings; maintain necessary certifications.
• Participate in statewide shared living round table meetings and the yearly shared living conference.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

• BA/BS degree in human services or equivalent and 6-8 years experience working with disabled/elderly adults in community setting. Experience with administrative functions including supervision of staff, hiring, staff development and evaluation.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the population we support
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.