Community Organizer jobs in Vineland, NJ

Position Summary

Promotes the community support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by overseeing state-wide service delivery, through supervision of Associate Directors, Residential Coordinators and other personnel in providing supports necessary to managing the day to day operations of regional services. Ensures that identified outcomes are achieved through effective and timely delivery of services by utilizing data collection, analysis and process implementation. A key element of this position is the responsibility to oversee multiple locations while maintaining the highest standards of quality. In partnership with other leaders in the organization, creates opportunities to demonstrate long lasting, impactful and positive outcomes.

Reports to: State Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise, support, motivate, and empower the associate directors and management teams who operate each program
• Develop innovative, high quality support initiatives in keeping with regulations and guidelines
• Work closely with the management team in all aspects of program management, service delivery, program implementation, staffing issues, staff development and community support
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with all local and state regulatory and licensing entities
• Ensure that all sites and services at sites are in compliance with contracts, licensing, and reporting requirements, and help develop and monitor measurable outcomes
• Lead and make recommendations for ways to improve coordination and integration of programs
• Maximize the development and capacity of staff to advance the mission and values of Delta and be an employer of choice
• Ensure the full capacity of programmatic resources
• Responsible for expansion of services and regional exposure
• Monitor the development and implementation of high quality individual support plans
• Monitor the quality and quantity of supports provided through direct observation, verbal and written reports and various assessment procedures
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in order to provide quality services and meet or exceed accreditation standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Delta, state and accreditation agency policies and procedures
• Promote and ensure effective interdepartmental communications and cooperation
• Participate in budget planning and monitor the expenditure of company funds and funds entrusted to company by individuals
• Work closely with Human Resources and training to ensure all requirements are met: hiring, firing, training, career development, succession planning, equal employment opportunity, health and safety, evaluations and performance management for all staff operating each program
• Ensure the preventative maintenance and repair of regional properties and equipment with the facilities department
• Respond to implementation plans and processes to comply with new regulations or requirements
• Lead the development of processes to assure all compliance standards are met
• Collaborate on development of marketing plans which may include service improvement in assigned departmental area, service promotion, and audience messaging
• Monitor trends and keep current in regulatory requirements and service delivery best practices
• Cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff in any investigation or inspection.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agencies personnel during any inspection or investigation
• Represent Delta in professional associations and state agencies as appropriate
• Promote and participate in Delta’s Risk Management Program, addressing the health and safety of individuals and employees
• Prepare required reports for the company as well as funding, regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times ensuring employees conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner
• Promote continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures
• Works cooperatively with support functions such as Facilities, Human Resources, IT and Finance to ensure effective delivery of services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Successful completion of background screenings and clearances:
  1. Criminal History; fingerprinting
  2. Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) checks
  3. Drug Testing
  4. Central Registry
  5. Exclusion Screening
  6. Physical/ TB Screening
• Demonstrated ability to lead effective teams, collaborate across service areas and develop staff
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain healthy and meaningful work relationships with staff at all levels
• Must possess strong and collaborative approach to managing relationships
• Ability work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development Ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate duties to others
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate duties to others
• Experience in implementing positive behavioral supports
• Ability to engage and support individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development
• Possesses expert knowledge of NJ DDD/PA ODP and DHS policies and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to utilize data to make informed decisions
• Ability to use acquired knowledge of the problem of individuals living in the community and of resources for successful integration
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present and speak publicly and comprehend/write/speak in English and be able to communicate effectively with Delta staff at all levels

Position Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a social service field, management or public administration
• Eight (8) years of experience in providing community based supports, including and four (4) years in a management capacity. Appropriate additional experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence