Director Of Day & Employment Services (Central PA)

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.  

We are in search of a Director of Day & Employment Services based out of Camp Hill, PA. The Director maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You are responsible for supporting your team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve our programmatic goals, as well as developing employment opportunities geared towards all levels and needs for people with disabilities across Central, PA. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists
• Oversee the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Assist with processing and approving all billing in a timely manner
• Attend planning meetings for individuals and document follow up as needed
• Oversee planning and facilitation of weekly day habilitation activities
• Provide on-going supervision and support for community integration
• Review all documentation of daily outings
• Assist in building a support network between the individual, family members and the community
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of day programs, supported employment, and community services for people with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• Work will take place in day program and community settings
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Competitive Benefits:

• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

Send resume to: Dina.Casalaspro@comop.org 

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V