Director of Residential Services

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Vision:
To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Starting rate for this position is $75,000 annually.

Pay range is commensurate with years of experience in position  offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO POSITION SUMMARY This position is part of the Director of Residential Services administration to work collaboratively to oversee Certified and Uncertified programs. This position is responsible for continued management, development and performance improvement of GHV’s Residential Programs. The Director of Residential Services ensures that quality services are implemented in accordance with Gateway’s policies & procedures, OMH, OPWDD, Medicaid, HUD, and other certifying bodies which govern the programs.

The Director of Residential Services provides/assists in the development and implementation of new residential programs and functions as a Qualified Mental Health Professional/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QMHP/QIDP) as needed. The Directors of Residential Services provide back up support to the VP of Residential Services as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in planning, developing, directing, backing up and evaluating all of residential rehabilitation programs. Make recommendations to the VP of Residential Services for programmatic expansion needs.
2. Recruit, develop, supervise and evaluate Residential Managers and programmatic staff as necessary in the absence of the Residential Manager(s).3. Plan for effective and efficient learning opportunities for Residential staff.
4. Accountable for reporting and certification compliance with OPWDD, OMH, Medicaid, HUD, and other regulatory bodies. Delegate the associated duties and preparation to the responsible residential management staff.
5. Support the Vice President in the creation and management of budgets for both new and ongoing residential programs, ensuring alignment with GHV’s financial health and growth objectives. Develop and manage direct reports and their senior counselors in the process and development of program budgets. Ensure adherence to Finance policies and procedures as it applies to all fiscal matters.
6. Acts as a backup for the Director of Residential Services peer in his or her absence and during cross team evaluation/audit/development process.
7. Ensure all program/regulatory documentation is provided/compliant on a monthly basis and in advance of submission of Medicaid Billing.
8. Oversee the maintenance needs of all residential facilities with the Director of Facilities Maintenance/Safety Officer and vehicle maintenance needs with the Transportation Director. Delegate site specific responsibilities to the appropriate residential management staff.
9. Represent GHV’s Residential Services at local, regional and statewide meetings. Participate in committees and management meetings as required or assigned.
10. With the VP, function as Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Albany and Dutchess County liaison; attend Residential Planning, ACL Workgroup, ACL Regional Meetings and others as assigned. In conjunction with the VP, perform public relation duties.
11. Facilitate and lead departmental training, Satisfaction Survey and monthly managers, Quality Assurance and Health/Safety team meetings on a rotating basis with other members of the Residential Management team. Ensure that minutes/follow-up to all items identified are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure that all staff attends required training sessions.
12. Participate in required meetings to include but not limited to: SPOA as required, Movement,…