Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Douglas, GA, Savannah, GA, Tifton, GA
Category: Crisis Response Services
Wage: Starting at $95,000
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people at home, work, and in the community through residential, behavioral, crisis response, children’s services, and day services. Our IDD Crisis Support Team in Georgia Region 5 (Ambrose/Savannah/Douglas/Tifton, GA) is currently hiring for a Regional Director.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential.  We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance + short term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts with various vendors

Position Overview:

The Regional Director will manage the regional program’s quality, clinical, staffing and financial outcomes. This person will also ensure compliance with GA Clinical Standards for operation of mobile crisis and intensive in-home crisis supports, and crisis support homes. Serve as the clinical supervisor for regional program, including coordination with contracted psychiatrists and other physicians, and state of GA officials. The director must be able to travel and, at times, stay in overnight accommodations to attend necessary agency and/or DBHDD meetings when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain system for collecting program specific information including key data points.
• Maintain quality outcome data
• Reviews all critical incidents and incidents of physical intervention
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Assists LCSW in case management functions and discharge planning, including justification for exceptional rate requests
• Ensures compliance with Best Practices Standards for Behavioral Support Services
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Assistant Crisis Director for assigned region
• Assist in the development of an annual operational budget for the region’s crisis assistance program within the levels of contractual funding.
• Operate the region’s crisis assistance program within the established operational budget guidelines.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Ensure the health and safety of clients we serve.
• Serves as the primary liaison with DBHDD for assigned region(s)
• Conduct regular staff meetings and trainings
• Attend agency and DBHDD meetings as directed
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Implement appropriate budgetary controls
• Monitor, evaluate and provide regular feedback regarding the quality of work performed by professional staff and DSPs under their supervision.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or a related field
• Minimum of 35 hours training and education in behavioral analysis and behavioral supports or Behavioral Analyst Board Certification.
• At least two years experience with behavioral supports evaluation and services for people with developmental disabilities
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision experience
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum
• Maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Preferred:

• Three years experience as Behavior Analyst working with individuals with IDD who are in crisis
• Experience with budget management
• Knowledge of DBHDD service system
• Three years experience supervising professional clinical staff

We’d love to see your application! Apply online today at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers. OR contact me at [email protected]

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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