Director of Life Sharing Services
Altoona, PA Altoona, PA Full-time Full-time $62,400 - $76,440 a year $62,400 - $76,440 a year 22 hours ago 22 hours ago 22 hours ago Skills of Central PA is currently seeking a full time Director of Life Sharing Services in the Altoona area and will oversee all counties in the Skills service area.
At Skills, people are our priority! If you are searching for a rewarding career in the service of others where building relationships and human kindness are valued, consider a career with Skills.
Life Sharing is a program that allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with and share experiences with supportive persons in a caring household.
Through this long-term living situation that promotes choice and community integration, the individual gets to enjoy sharing life experiences, building mutual relationships and responsibilities.
The Director of Life Sharing Services will be responsible for administrative oversight, the regulatory compliance and daily operation of Life Sharing programs including vetting, supporting and licensing of host families.
Assures that program services provide for the health, welfare and safety of individuals supported by monitoring the quality of services.
Manages the program following the principals of Everyday Lives.
Provides a day-to-day variety of everyday living services and care to people with disabilities using positive approaches with respect for individual rights.
The Director provides leadership oversite to the program and program staff.
The Life Sharing Services program operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
This position may be required to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES Assuring people have what is important to them present in their everyday life.
Providing the skills and supports necessary for people to participate in their desired roles and build natural supports in the community.
Assuring relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected.
Assuring people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person.
Assuring people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives and within their program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Intellectual Disabilities, Education or related field.
EXPERIENCE Five years in a supervisory position within the developmental disabilities and/or human service industry.
SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES Knowledge of PA state/county intellectual disabilities and system.
Familiar with the Life Sharing Program.
Familiar with principles of Everyday Lives.
Must be computer literate and learn and use applicable regulations.
Ability to relate to and work with people.
Must be alert, aware and agile.
LICENSURE Valid driver's license (must be maintained along with a safe driving record) Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$62,400.
00 - $76,440.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Intellectual Disability field, or related field Knowledge of PA state/county intellectual disability system.
Do you have experience in a LifeSharing program and knowledge of program regulations? Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
developmental disabilities and/or human service industry.
:
5 years (Required) Supervisory:
5 years (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At Skills, people are our priority! If you are searching for a rewarding career in the service of others where building relationships and human kindness are valued, consider a career with Skills.
Life Sharing is a program that allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with and share experiences with supportive persons in a caring household.
Through this long-term living situation that promotes choice and community integration, the individual gets to enjoy sharing life experiences, building mutual relationships and responsibilities.
The Director of Life Sharing Services will be responsible for administrative oversight, the regulatory compliance and daily operation of Life Sharing programs including vetting, supporting and licensing of host families.
Assures that program services provide for the health, welfare and safety of individuals supported by monitoring the quality of services.
Manages the program following the principals of Everyday Lives.
Provides a day-to-day variety of everyday living services and care to people with disabilities using positive approaches with respect for individual rights.
The Director provides leadership oversite to the program and program staff.
The Life Sharing Services program operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
This position may be required to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES Assuring people have what is important to them present in their everyday life.
Providing the skills and supports necessary for people to participate in their desired roles and build natural supports in the community.
Assuring relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected.
Assuring people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person.
Assuring people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives and within their program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Intellectual Disabilities, Education or related field.
EXPERIENCE Five years in a supervisory position within the developmental disabilities and/or human service industry.
SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES Knowledge of PA state/county intellectual disabilities and system.
Familiar with the Life Sharing Program.
Familiar with principles of Everyday Lives.
Must be computer literate and learn and use applicable regulations.
Ability to relate to and work with people.
Must be alert, aware and agile.
LICENSURE Valid driver's license (must be maintained along with a safe driving record) Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$62,400.
00 - $76,440.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Intellectual Disability field, or related field Knowledge of PA state/county intellectual disability system.
Do you have experience in a LifeSharing program and knowledge of program regulations? Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
developmental disabilities and/or human service industry.
:
5 years (Required) Supervisory:
5 years (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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