Area Director

Summary: 

The Area Director oversees and manages all aspects of individual care and team member duties in assigned area. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Assists Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community; state schools, MRA’s, etc. 

• Attends individual pre-placement meetings.  

• Ensures that designated Team Member attends annual PDP meetings for all individuals. Area Director shall attend as necessary. 

• Ensures services are provided as written on the IPC. 

• Ensures compliance with all regulations of the TDMHMR, HCS, DADS, TxHmL and DB-MD Waiver programs, as applicable. 

• Audits service delivery notes and day habilitation notes.  

• Tracks services and reviews documentation of service providers. 

• Oversees purchase of adaptive aids and necessary home modifications. 

• Reviews individual utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary. 

• Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Member and individual interactions and household activities.

• Oversees and ensures efficient use of resources including, but not limited to, costs associated with vehicle maintenance and usage, grocery expenditures, utilities and payroll costs. 

• Authorizes expenses up to $500.00. 

• Responsible for duties as the Local Safety Coordinator and Rights Committee Team Member. 

• Participates in Team duties as assigned. 

• Provides input to Regional Director regarding regional budgets. 

• Assists Regional Director in resolution of Team Member/Individual complaints. 

• Coordinates with Regional Director on strategic planning and growth.  

• Uses Daybreak’s Guiding Principles and Principles of Decision-Making to ensure the mission statement is evident in all areas of responsibility. 

• Prepares monthly billing reviews to ensure accuracy and complete billing. 

• Responsible for marketing Daybreak program to the community/state schools, MRAs, etc. 

• Reviews and approves time sheets. 

• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in assigned duties. 

• Perform all other job duties as assigned by your management. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Directly supervises Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, Team Member Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Members as assigned. 

• Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees. 

• Ensures all Team Members are trained on the philosophy, policies and procedures of Daybreak and individual PDPs and needed support prior to working with an individual. 

• Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of Daybreak or if Daybreak policies and/or procedures are violated. 

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. 

• Schedules pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills 

• Outstanding communication skills 

• Ability to work in a professional environment 

• Extensive knowledge of the HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience.  

• Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, manuals and other company documents.  Exhibits above average oral communication skills.