Area Director

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

Provide administrative oversight to ensure quality and compliance of programs and services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Acts as a liaison with NHQ, state regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Successfully complete required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Proficient with WORD, EXCEL, Outlook and basic computer skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum seven years of supervisory experience required in human services
• Experience in conducting root cause analysis, risk assessments, and quality improvement (Virginia only)

Essential Functions:

Organization Mission and Strategy:

• Works with staff and stakeholders to ensure the mission is fulfilled through the provision of quality services, advocacy, and community outreach.

Leadership and Administration:

• Creates a positive culture that promotes open communication between persons supported, families, and staff.
• Ensures a safe environment with quality services for persons served and employees.
• Meets all Sunrise and regulatory requirements through staff training, regular reviews, and best practices.
• Upholds Sunrise standards and expectations for positive interactions and providing excellent customer service.
• Mentors and develops managers to increase knowledge, leadership growth, and opportunities for succession.
• Actively participates in state trade association meetings to stay informed on industry related changes, issues, initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• While respecting proper chain of command, collaborates with different levels of the organization for planning and problem solving.
• Positively represents the organization to all stakeholders and state regulatory agencies.

Financial Performance and Viability:

• Involved in the development of an annual operational budget.
• Responsible for financial performance and meeting financial goals.
• Reviews and analyzes financial reports on a consistent basis with plans of action to address and improve performance.

Growth:

• Works with the State Director and/or Regional Director and finance to develop growth strategies that provide maximum return on investment (ROI).
• Embraces and supports new initiatives that will drive the success of the organization.
• Obtains feedback from stakeholders to identify the needs for growth opportunities.

Communication:

• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.

Performs other duties as assigned

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This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.