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Job Summary: Provides on-site and continuous coverage for the Community Living program serving adults with disabilities; directs all the activities for program; oversees all program operations; develops and implements program operations; performs other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: 1. Provide on-site and continuous coverage for the Community Living program-serving adults with disabilities; 2. Direct all the activities for Community Living program; 3. Oversee all program operations; 4. Develop and implement program operations; 5. Ensure that all medical appointments are scheduled; ensure that all accidents are properly reported; 6. Supervise program staff; evaluate, monitor, hire and terminate staff; review and approve staff time records; 7. Serve as liaison with the day programs, other agencies, individuals, and related services staff and consultants and family members regarding administrative issues; 8. Promote SJCS to other agencies; educate and increase awareness on SJCS activities; 9. Monitor program budgets; assist with annual budget preparation; perform all monthly billing; ensure integrity of client funds; 10. Ensure compliance with all funding, regulatory and accrediting agency’s standards, as well as with internal program and personnel policies; 11. Work with referral resources to determine if SJCS is right for new consumers; 12. Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; 13. Keep abreast by reading periodicals and specialized announcements; 14. Provide coverage when there is a staffing need; and 15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures; Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public; Ability to provide 24/7 coverage for program; Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of administrative management, and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public; Extensive knowledge of program practices and procedures; Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance; Ability to keep the all relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate; Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of diverse staff in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public; Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions; Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines. Qualifications

Education and Experience: / degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation or related field required; Master’s preferred. Requires five or more years’ experience of direct service with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferably in a community based residential setting; One year supervisory experience required; Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for criminal background/records check. Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for valid health certificate. Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required. Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort. Work environment involves risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.