Assistant Director of Self Direction

Description

Purpose: 

The Assistant Director of Self-Direction will develop a cohesive team that provides supports and services focused on the wants, need, hopes and dreams of each person served, in conjunction with the Director and Associate Executive Director. The Assistant Director of Self-Direction will provide direct supervision, role-modeling, training, and support to the Lead Self-Direction Coordinators and Self Direction Coordinators in their mission to support people in achieving their personal goals, while promoting a sense of self-confidence and independence. In collaboration with the Director and Associate Executive Director, the Assistant Director of Self-Direction will provide administrative oversight, supervision, and guidance for AIM’s Self Direction Department, assuring appropriate supports and services are in place to meet the utmost quality standards.  

The Assistant Director of Self-Direction will embrace the mission and core values of AIM Services. They will support the Lead SD Coordinators in understanding and implementing all AIM Self Direction policies and procedures. 

Qualifications: 

• 4 years of experience working with people with disabilities. Experience in Self-Direction preferred. 
• At least 2 years of progressive leadership experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle. 
• Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times 
• Complete the Broker Training Institute (BTI) as well as Self-Advocacy/Self-Determination, Circle of Support, Introduction to Person Centered Planning and Advanced Person Centered Planning, and Self Direction Plan/Budget on the ICS Template at the first available (training provided upon hire) 

Responsible to: Associate Executive Director 

Status: Exempt

Requirements

Essential Functions: 

• In collaboration with the Director and Associate Executive Director, oversee and manage all aspects of Self Direction, including plan development, implementation, and budget oversight. 
• Grow the Self-Direction program, while maintaining person-centered supports and services and ensuring appropriate documentation, follow-through, billing and payment. 
• Teach and encourage all staff to use critical thinking skills and exhibit emotional intelligent.  
• To provide role modeling and oversight, consistent with established culture/policies/procedures/regulatory requirements to the SD Coordinators, Lead Coordinators, AP Specialists, and SD HR, including training, support and evaluations, etc. 
• Regularly review procedures and best practices, in conjunction with the Director and Associate Executive Director; to assist in developing and implementing systems to promote person centered supports and services. 
• To participate in the interviewing and selection process for the SD department. 
• To seek and/or provide appropriate training and leadership development opportunities for yourself and the Self Direction team. 
• To implement, review and revise established processes and systems to ensure accountability, optimize available funding, and increase/improve productivity. Implement new processes/systems as appropriate.  
• In conjunction with the Associate Executive Director, provide direct oversight and management of day-to-day operations of the Self Direction Department.  

Other Duties: 

• Participate on committees as assigned or needed. 
• On - Call duty as scheduled. 
• Any and all other related duties as requested by supervisor.