ACGH, Inc. – Director, Full Time
Starting Salary: $35,000 to $40,000 yearly depending on experience
Mission: The mission of Alleghany ADAP Services is to provide high-quality services and support so that adults with developmental disabilities can live successfully in their chosen communities.
Who We Are: In 1978, a grassroots effort gained approval to construct a home for developmentally disabled adults. Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization to oversee this effort. A Day Program was later established, becoming the Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADAP Day Program). In 1990, the ADAP Day Program moved to a 10,000 square foot building which expanded our Innovations abilities to move from arts and crafts and lawn mowing to industrial contract work for our clients and Life Skills Development and Independent Living Skills Development. Classroom instruction was added and was provided by Wilkes Community College. In 1997 the Board of Directors set a goal to build and move into a new facility for our ADAP Day Program. This work was completed, and we moved into our new 12,750 square foot facility in September of 2000. This new facility allowed us to expand services to the developmentally disabled adults of Alleghany county and increase our variety of contract work. An expansion was added to the warehouse area of the new building in August of 2004 to make more storage space for additional contract work materials.
ADAP Services: (Adult Developmental Adaptive Program) At ACGH, Inc. & ADAP Day Services, we provide life skills development, independent living skills development, vocational training, community inclusion, literacy, primary education, and recreational opportunities. Qualified participants are provided opportunities for work in light industrial/production typesetting. Each client is tested and earns wages based on their abilities under Special Wage Certificate guidelines. However, our Training Center is not all work and no play. We strive to expand and cultivate our clients' talents and skills through community activities, life skills development, recreational activities, and regular outings.
Principle Accountabilities:
Supervised by the Executive Director.
Works with limited supervision
Reports to the Executive Director
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provide the ADAP Day Program, Sam Evans Group Home and Innovations, clients, with an environment designed for the most appropriate and least restrictive situation. Always consider the client's needs first in the decision-making process. Maintains a constant awareness of the needs of clients and the resources available to meet these needs.
*Make available to clients a program with patterns and conditions of everyday life which are as close as possible to the norms and practices of the mainstream of today's society by operating a typical pattern for the year, with holidays and vacations; providing a program which involves a mixture of both sexes; providing compensation for work done in ADAP Day Program; and providing a least restrictive and home-like atmosphere at Sam Evans Group Home
*Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal directives and guidelines and ARC group home requirements are met.
Implements policies and procedures as directed by the Incorporation.
*Works with the Executive Director in preparing annual budgets and executing the annual budget.
Ensures the required staff/client ratio for ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group home. Maintain staffing schedules to assure coverage in all programs.
Perform program self-evaluations and implement improvements as required.
Assist the Executive Director in the recruitment and selection of ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home staff.
*Provide staff training in the following areas: precision instruction, task analysis, normalization, client rights and assurance of confidentiality, behavior shaping techniques, types, and nature of developmental disabilities.
Provide day-to-day supervision of all ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home staff. Implement corrective action for less than satisfactory performance and document all actions.
Evaluate staff performance at the end of the probation period and at least annually. Provide the Executive Director with recommendations for promotions and merit raises when appropriate.
To appoint and supervise the Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, and other committees as required.
*Ensure and safeguard the confidentiality of records, files, and individual services provided.
Serve as liaison with other service agencies working with the developmentally disabled.
Maintain and supervise an effective transportation program.
Establish and supervise the following client-related policies: medical emergency plan; injury reporting system; medication policies; grievance policies; and program rules and regulations
Ensure compliance with state and federal standards regarding client pay, client eligibility for service reimbursement, admission/ discharge policies, progress evaluation.
Ensure individualized program services and documentation of services.
*Manage and recruit work for ADAP Day Program. Oversee ADAP Day Program work contracts, procure new contracts, and set contract rates. In addition, oversees ADAP Day Program work quality management.
Design, plan, schedule, and set up guidelines for activities to teach community living skills.
Provide counseling in coordination with Vaya Health as appropriate to individual clients.
Work and coordinate efforts with Regional and Area Specialists and attend necessary meetings and training.
Serve on the ADAP Day Program and Sam Evans admissions committee and meet admission criteria.
Involve the family or responsible person when possible and appropriate.
*Work with other agencies to secure needed services, medical appointments, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling, family planning, social services, transportation, and social security.
*Ensures that an aggressive safety program is implemented for both companies. Writes and implements policies that are consistent with OSHA. Maintains records and reports incidents/accidents as required by regulatory agencies.
Create and update Individual Program Plans, goals, datasheets, and authorizations for all clients.
Provide supervision of Kitchen staff, menus, and health inspections.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervises ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home Staff
Identification of Essential Functions: Are identified with an asterisk (*)
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferred in a human services, social service, or business field. Bachelor's degree in other areas considered if currently IDD-QP for NC or must qualify to become a "Qualified Professional" for developmental disabilities as defined by the State of North Carolina or be working towards a degree and qualifications. Prior supervising experience preferred.
Starting Salary: $35,000 to $40,000 yearly depending on experience
Mission: The mission of Alleghany ADAP Services is to provide high-quality services and support so that adults with developmental disabilities can live successfully in their chosen communities.
Who We Are: In 1978, a grassroots effort gained approval to construct a home for developmentally disabled adults. Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization to oversee this effort. A Day Program was later established, becoming the Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADAP Day Program). In 1990, the ADAP Day Program moved to a 10,000 square foot building which expanded our Innovations abilities to move from arts and crafts and lawn mowing to industrial contract work for our clients and Life Skills Development and Independent Living Skills Development. Classroom instruction was added and was provided by Wilkes Community College. In 1997 the Board of Directors set a goal to build and move into a new facility for our ADAP Day Program. This work was completed, and we moved into our new 12,750 square foot facility in September of 2000. This new facility allowed us to expand services to the developmentally disabled adults of Alleghany county and increase our variety of contract work. An expansion was added to the warehouse area of the new building in August of 2004 to make more storage space for additional contract work materials.
ADAP Services: (Adult Developmental Adaptive Program) At ACGH, Inc. & ADAP Day Services, we provide life skills development, independent living skills development, vocational training, community inclusion, literacy, primary education, and recreational opportunities. Qualified participants are provided opportunities for work in light industrial/production typesetting. Each client is tested and earns wages based on their abilities under Special Wage Certificate guidelines. However, our Training Center is not all work and no play. We strive to expand and cultivate our clients' talents and skills through community activities, life skills development, recreational activities, and regular outings.
Principle Accountabilities:
Supervised by the Executive Director.
Works with limited supervision
Reports to the Executive Director
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provide the ADAP Day Program, Sam Evans Group Home and Innovations, clients, with an environment designed for the most appropriate and least restrictive situation. Always consider the client's needs first in the decision-making process. Maintains a constant awareness of the needs of clients and the resources available to meet these needs.
*Make available to clients a program with patterns and conditions of everyday life which are as close as possible to the norms and practices of the mainstream of today's society by operating a typical pattern for the year, with holidays and vacations; providing a program which involves a mixture of both sexes; providing compensation for work done in ADAP Day Program; and providing a least restrictive and home-like atmosphere at Sam Evans Group Home
*Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal directives and guidelines and ARC group home requirements are met.
Implements policies and procedures as directed by the Incorporation.
*Works with the Executive Director in preparing annual budgets and executing the annual budget.
Ensures the required staff/client ratio for ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group home. Maintain staffing schedules to assure coverage in all programs.
Perform program self-evaluations and implement improvements as required.
Assist the Executive Director in the recruitment and selection of ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home staff.
*Provide staff training in the following areas: precision instruction, task analysis, normalization, client rights and assurance of confidentiality, behavior shaping techniques, types, and nature of developmental disabilities.
Provide day-to-day supervision of all ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home staff. Implement corrective action for less than satisfactory performance and document all actions.
Evaluate staff performance at the end of the probation period and at least annually. Provide the Executive Director with recommendations for promotions and merit raises when appropriate.
To appoint and supervise the Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, and other committees as required.
*Ensure and safeguard the confidentiality of records, files, and individual services provided.
Serve as liaison with other service agencies working with the developmentally disabled.
Maintain and supervise an effective transportation program.
Establish and supervise the following client-related policies: medical emergency plan; injury reporting system; medication policies; grievance policies; and program rules and regulations
Ensure compliance with state and federal standards regarding client pay, client eligibility for service reimbursement, admission/ discharge policies, progress evaluation.
Ensure individualized program services and documentation of services.
*Manage and recruit work for ADAP Day Program. Oversee ADAP Day Program work contracts, procure new contracts, and set contract rates. In addition, oversees ADAP Day Program work quality management.
Design, plan, schedule, and set up guidelines for activities to teach community living skills.
Provide counseling in coordination with Vaya Health as appropriate to individual clients.
Work and coordinate efforts with Regional and Area Specialists and attend necessary meetings and training.
Serve on the ADAP Day Program and Sam Evans admissions committee and meet admission criteria.
Involve the family or responsible person when possible and appropriate.
*Work with other agencies to secure needed services, medical appointments, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling, family planning, social services, transportation, and social security.
*Ensures that an aggressive safety program is implemented for both companies. Writes and implements policies that are consistent with OSHA. Maintains records and reports incidents/accidents as required by regulatory agencies.
Create and update Individual Program Plans, goals, datasheets, and authorizations for all clients.
Provide supervision of Kitchen staff, menus, and health inspections.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervises ADAP Day Program, Innovations Services, and Sam Evans Group Home Staff
Identification of Essential Functions: Are identified with an asterisk (*)
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferred in a human services, social service, or business field. Bachelor's degree in other areas considered if currently IDD-QP for NC or must qualify to become a "Qualified Professional" for developmental disabilities as defined by the State of North Carolina or be working towards a degree and qualifications. Prior supervising experience preferred.