Part-Time Program Director - Residential Services

Hands of Unity, LLC is seeking an experienced, organized, and dependable Part-Time Program Director to assist with overseeing our Sponsored Residential Services Program.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (/DD), strong knowledge of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) regulations, and experience with Individual Support Plans (ISPs), quarterly reports, and documentation compliance.

This position is responsible for ensuring that individual service plans, quarterly reports, and daily service documentation are accurate, completed on time, and maintained in accordance with agency policies and applicable DBHDS and DMAS requirements.

The Program Director will also work closely with residential sponsors, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), support coordinators, and agency leadership to promote quality services and regulatory compliance.

• Develop, write, review, update, and submit Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and required supporting documentation within established deadlines.
• Ensure ISPs accurately reflect each individual's goals, needs, outcomes, and required supports.
• Complete ISP Part V documentation and other assigned service-planning requirements.
• Monitor ISP implementation and ensure services are provided according to each individual's approved plan.
• Coordinate with support coordinators, sponsors, and other team members regarding ISP updates and changes in individual needs.

• Review quarterly reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with ISP goals and documented progress.
• Approve and sign off on quarterly reports as authorized by agency policy.
• Ensure quarterly reports are completed and submitted within required timelines.
• Review daily progress notes and service documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate documentation and communicate necessary corrections.
• Follow up with sponsors and DSPs to ensure documentation corrections are completed promptly.
• Monitor documentation submission deadlines and maintain organized records.

• Assist with monitoring the Sponsored Residential Program to ensure compliance with applicable DBHDS, DMAS, and agency requirements.
• Conduct routine reviews of individual records and program documentation.
• Assist with internal audits, licensing reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify compliance concerns and communicate findings to agency leadership.
• Support ongoing quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with ensuring that individual rights, health, safety, and well-being remain priorities.

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating required staff and sponsor training.
• Provide guidance to sponsors and DSPs regarding documentation expectations, ISP implementation, and agency procedures.
• Assist with new sponsor and employee orientation.
• Monitor assigned training requirements and follow up on outstanding training documentation.
• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to residential sponsors.
• Participate in sponsor meetings, team meetings, and service-planning meetings as needed.

• Maintain professional communication with sponsors, DSPs, support coordinators, families, guardians, and agency leadership.
• Address documentation and service concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide regular updates to agency leadership regarding program compliance, outstanding documentation, and required corrections.
• Assist with additional program-related administrative responsibilities as assigned.