Director of Residential Services

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Company Overview

Clausen House, established in 1967, is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities in Oakland, California. Our mission is to empower our clients, who face challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, by creating opportunities for them to gain independence and integrate into the community.

Summary

Clausen House is seeking a talented and experienced Residential Administrator to oversee three residential group homes. Clausen House serves clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are seeking an experienced senior managerial applicant with personnel management experience, managing staff, staff schedules, hiring staff, and training staff. We are looking for an applicant with experience collaborating with clients with IDD within a residential setting. We are seeking applicants who are experienced working with local regional centers. We are seeking applicants who are familiar with community care licensing (CCL), Alameda County Public Health, and Dept of Developmental Services (DDS) safety requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Currently holder of ARF certification or possess the ability to earn an ARF certification within 90 days of start of employment.
• Responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of clients residing in the homes.
• Maintain current ISP and POS for all clients. Schedule and facilitate all ISP, IDT, and quarterly/semi-annual meetings.
• Direct Residential Personal Attendants to ensure that IPP goals are being met and Clausen House policies and procedures are complied with.
• Maintain regular communication with Clausen House staff, client’s family members, case manages, and other involved parties.
• Responsible for census development to meet the standard census of the home.
• Perform assessments of new referrals to determine appropriateness, If accepted, complete required forms and initiate placement procedures.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Residential staff.
• Arrange for professional development of staff.
• Facilitate monthly staff and client meetings.
• Submit reports to The Director of Program Services and regulatory bodies, as required.
• Participate in Clausen House’s management team and other committees, as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with Community Care Licensing and Department of Developmental Services regulations.
• Implementation of regulatory changes that are mandated by Clausen House, Department of Developmental Services, Community Care Licensing, and other entities such as Alameda Public Health, Home and Community Based Services, Employment First, and other regulatory directives and/or mandates as needed.
• Monitor and manage controllable expenses such as overtime, telephone usage, and house supplies.
• Assist clients with banking and budgeting needs.
• Serve as on-call residential supervisor for other residences as needed.
• Provide transportation and/or transportation coordination for clients.
• Oversee the health needs of residents and follow-up with client needs, facilitate clients, MD appointments, physician’s recommendations, pharmacy needs, appropriate family members as needed.
• Monitor the physical environment of assigned house with regard to safety, maintenance, and sanitation and ensure that these areas are addressed in a satisfactory manner.
• Monitor, manage, and participate in all QA and CCL site visits.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Residential staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, healthcare administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in operations management within a non-profit or healthcare setting.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent leadership skills with a passion for advocacy and community engagement.
• If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities and have the leadership skills to drive our mission forward, we invite you to apply for the Director position at Clausen House today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Adults with Disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA 94609 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakland, CA 94609: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person