Senior Director, Department For People with Disabilities

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for planning/developing and directing the Department for People with Disabilities, including services/programs and activities for individuals with various disabilities and their families while reflecting the agency’s goals, purposes and mission. In addition, consultation with JCC staff /volunteers regarding inclusion and community integration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee a range of programs and services for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities including but not limited to day habilitation, general recreation, day camp, after-school programs, annual events, funding and weekend recreation/respite.
• Oversight/supervision and consultation with Marvin’s Camp, a camp for children with a continuum of developmental and physical disabilities along with inclusion programs within the traditional day camp.
• Develop and oversee all events for this population, their families and the community
• Supervise and hire staff, student interns and volunteers
• All other projects as assigned by supervisor

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Provide effective and regular communication with staff/parents/funders
• Investigate and expand programs to reflect growing need, increase program enrollment/revenue.
• Collaborate with other agencies serving similar populations
• Act as the liaison for the Department for People with Disabilities
• Network and participate in citywide committee structures and groupings as appropriate
• Regulatory compliance required by grant funding, local and federal law

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience developing creative programming for persons with disabilities
• Knowledge of OPWDD funding and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies and community at large
• 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in related field preferred

SALARY/HOURS:

• Full-time
• 40 Hours per week/12 months a year
• Salary: $75,000-$80,000 annually

BENEFITS:

• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 403(b) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount