Assistant Director of DD Services

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

At Rock Creek Foundation, a subsidiary of The Sante Group, we believe that having a disability and / or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually diagnosed. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities, and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before. Our committed staff of direct support professionals help drive our mission.

What We’re Looking For :

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director of DD Services with the day-to-day operations of DDA programs and all staff. This position provides oversight, coordination, and supervision of the following in both DD Residential and DD Day programs : House Management, Residential Coordinators, Day Program Counselors, Behavioral 1 : 1 Assistants, CDS Program Manager. Hiring and Training of program staff, special projects, licensure of residence, Person Centered Plan development, community outreach, and client retention. The position ensures compliance with CARF, COMAR, State and Federal regulations, while supporting departmental teams in active participation in continuous quality improvement activities.

What You’ll Do :

• Assist in developing and managing the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include : staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals
• Analyze and document business processes and problems
• Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies
• Coordinate and implement general departmental projects
• Conduct and manages trainings based on departmental and staffing requirements
• Conduct interviews, hire new staff, and complete manual employment reference
• Reward, evaluate, and discipline staff
• Responsible for the professional development of current staff
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include : work assignments / rotations, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations
• Processes and submits timesheets and payroll for the department
• On call for staffing and clinical emergencies
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints
• Obtain funding from the DDA for the current and prospective consumers
• Monitor and record all incident reports within the departments, submit reports to compliance officer, and input data in monitoring system
• Assist the Director and Quality Assurance Manager as needed with writing and submitting all DDA incident reports within 24-hours as well as follow-ups
• Assists with reporting, documenting and provides appropriate response time for all internal / external incidents per DDA / MHA Policies on Reportable Incidents
• Assists in follow-up investigation reports for all internal / external incident per DDA / MHA Policies on Reportable Incidents
• Notifies CCO of all internal / external incidents per Company and State policies
• Assists in creating and implementing Company’s Annual QA Report
• Prepares all internal / external incident reports to Standing Committee and implements any recommendations
• Audit clinical charts regularly and provide feedback and staff training as needed
• Oversees the Electronic Medical Record, and completes regular audits
• Submit QA Incident documentation monthly to appropriate personnel
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Assist in the preparation and setup of new houses (i.e. : licensure, furnishings, etc.)
• Is on-call for all departmental needs
• Participates in and successfully completes all required trainings
• Maintains knowledge of CARF, COMAR, DDA, State and Federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Manages assigned departmental employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, accreditation requirements and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, terminating and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You’ll Get :

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job, and we believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive.

Disclaimers :

Rock Creek Foundation aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Rock Creek Foundation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Rock Creek Foundation participates in E-Verify.  http : / / www1.eeoc.gov / employers / upload / eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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