Assistant Director - Residential

RISE is searching to hire an Assistant Director for our West Valley region, position will be based in Surprise, AZ. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated professional with experience supporting individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The Assistant Director provides leadership and support to our Direct Support Professional staff along with the people and families we serve. Additional responsibilities include providing direction and management of RISE Programs, oversee staffing needs and ensure compliance with all regulations and policies through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

Provide management and support in a manner that meets and exceeds the expectation of RISE customers; Recruit, hire, train, coach, and performance manage Direct Support Professionals (DSP) staff; Assure that the provided support meets the expectations of all policies and procedures including compliance with all DES/DDD and other relevant licensing requirements; Assure that RISE is a learning organization at all levels and is continually looking for ways to increase knowledge and skills; Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required by the RISE planning teams and the state agencies; Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory training as required; Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings; Complete employees payroll summaries accurately and within designated time frames; Demonstrate competency in financial and budgetary issues; Ensure that people are assisted with supports of daily living, medication and medical issues, and accessing the community; Ensure that clean and safe environments are maintained; Frequently interact with people receiving support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or two (2) years of supervisory experience in the management of complex programs; or four (4) years of experience and two (2) years supervisory experience; Excellent and demonstrative verbal and written communication skills; Appropriate telephone etiquette skills; Ability to work flexible hours; Ability to travel as needed within local area and other parts of the state; Valid Arizona driver’s license and minimum of twenty-one years of age; meet driver requirements as specified by RISE Insurance Agency; Successful background check, driving record check, and Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice to have

Previous knowledge and experience working with the State of Arizona Department of Economic Securities Department of Developmental Disabilities

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; STD; LTD; FSA; 403b with employer contribution