Adult Day Services Center Director and Caregiver Support Coordinator

<p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1390/jobpostings/image/ETS.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-id="null" data-name="ETS.jpg" alt="ETS.jpg" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1390/jobpostings/image/ETS.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;text-align:center;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Adult Day Services Center – Director and Caregiver Support Coordinator</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;">The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our <strong>Day Support Services Coordinator</strong><strong> </strong>position. </p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><strong>An Overview </strong></p><p style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">The Adult Day Care Services Manager manages the Adult Day Care Services Center and directs all operational phases of the Adult Day Services Center Program including staffing, program development and maintenance, public relations, and facility maintenance. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in developing and maintaining the Adult Day Care Program in accordance with the prescribed policy and within financial limitations. Work is performed under the supervision and guidance of the Aging and Adult Services Chief and is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of success of the Program, compatibility with other long-term programs, and effectiveness in meeting Program requirements or expected results. Supervisory control is exercised over a small staff of full and part-time subordinates and volunteers.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">What You Should Bring</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in;">The ideal candidate should have <span style="color:inherit;">thorough knowledge of health, human services, or a related field, with emphasis on knowledge of impaired elderly or disabled individuals; some knowledge of State licensing procedures and requirements for an elderly day care facility; ability to supervise, evaluate and assist subordinates in the performance of duties; skill in maintaining mutually productive interpersonal work relationships; ability to make effective use of available resources; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing</span>.  All employees must complete and sign the attached Essential Job Functions sheet.  </p><p style="margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><strong>The Opportunity </strong></p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="83%" style="width:83.88%;margin-left:-4.75pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 100%; padding: 0in;"><div style="margin:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 17.25px;"><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Provides supervision and direction to Program staff and 'Title V' employees (a Federally Funded Program to place and train seniors 60 and over with various companies or organizations who would like to get back into the workforce and to find full or part-time employment); </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Assists in personal care of participants when needed and staff absences; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Monitors and stimulates participants on a daily basis; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Assists in loading and unloading participants from contracted transportation services and personal vehicles; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Acts as the primary Caregiver support contact for the Division of Aging & Adult Services</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Coordinates with CRIA to provide Information, Referral, and Assistance to accessing services</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Facilitates respite care for participants;</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Coordinates DAAS’ participation in Virginia’s Dementia State Plan;</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Provides initial screening and assessment of clients and family caregivers;</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Schedules and conducts center tours for potential participants and caregivers; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Conducts and oversees the opening of new cases and evaluation of those cases after a trial period, closes out discharged cases in accordance with established written procedures; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Consults and gives information and referrals to families needing long term care; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Reviews and evaluates Program, facility, staff and supply needs and develops recommendations; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Coordinates Program with other City program services and activities; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Develops and revises policies and procedures for operating the Program; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Develops, reviews, and revises day care forms, and maintains client records; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Plans and conducts staff meetings, various regulatory required in-services and trains staff on proper safety procedures; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Participate in Division of Aging & Adult Services Management Team meetings to brainstorm on ideas and solutions to better serve seniors in Alexandria; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Performs as liaison to Commission on Aging; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Maintains accurate records to be compliant with several licensing agencies regulations, funding and financial reimbursement; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Coordinates and communicates transportation needs and concerns between the center and transportation company; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Provides counseling, fellowship, professional suggestions and support for the caregivers and their families; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Assures caregivers and families that their loved ones are safe and well cared for; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Manages the facilitation of  the caregiver support group for the families of the Adult Day Program and the residents of Alexandria; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Develops and distributes marketing material for use in the community; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Assures that the Day Care Center exhibits at seminars and conferences; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Communicates, visits and networks with other aging sources in the Northern Virginia area; </span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Makes recommendations for program changes and implements changes as indicated.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Performs CPR and First Aid procedures as needed;</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Conducts, host and attends quarterly Adult Day Program State association meetings.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Coordinates the purchase of equipment and operational supplies</span></li><li style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Prepares monthly reports and participants billing invoices.</span></li></ul></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 100%; padding: 0in;"><div style="margin:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 17.25px;"><li style="margin:0in;">Performs related work as required</li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><strong>About the Department </strong></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;">The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices.  Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.</p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0;">Four Year College Degree; Considerable experience working in day support programs for persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse, in a an administrative, supervisory capacity. Some program management skills along with supervisory skills, budgeting and money management.</span><p style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Three (3) or more years in an administrative or supervisory capacity providing services to elderly, impaired adults and/or persons with disabilities in an Adult Day Services Program. </span></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;" data-pasted="true">This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver’s license.</p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;color:inherit;"><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm, evening and weekends as needed. </p>