Fifty Forward

Adult Day Services Director

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Job Summary

Basic Function: The Director of Adult Day Services (ADS) promotes, plans, implements, and evaluates the program according to the mission and goals of FiftyForward and in compliance with funding and licensing requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

  • Markets program to individuals, families, health care professionals, and others.
  • Promotes the program through outreach activities including written correspondence, promotional materials, public speaking, and solicitation calls.
  • Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers.
  • Conducts a comprehensive assessment and develops an individual treatment plan for each Adult Day Services applicant and determines the eligibility of participants, as required by funding sources.
  • Oversees the implementation of individual treatment plans through planned activities coordinated by the activity coordinator, activity assistants, and volunteers.
  • Provides information, referral, and consultation for participants including individual and family interventions and connection to FiftyForward and community-based services.
  • Facilitates communication with the Food Services Team for the program’s nutritional needs.
  • Maintains current documentation on all program customers.
  • Performs administrative program functions including preparation, monitoring, and collection of fees.
  • Prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on units of service, number of persons served, and progress toward achieving outcomes and submits in a timely manner. Assures that all records are in compliance with agency, licensing, and funding source requirements.
  • Adheres to all ADS licensing requirements.
  • Adheres to annual budget and monitors and oversees program revenues and expenses.
  • Writes grants for program funding.
  • Transports participants to the program in the absence of other staff. Drives ADS vehicles including a 15-passenger bus and an 11-passenger van. Assists program participants on and off the vehicle.
  • Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to provide updates on all aspects of the ADS program to maintain the highest level of service for participants and families in order to advance services.
  • Serves on various community committees and organizations that promote the welfare of older adults and their caregivers.
  • Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Aspects:  Able to work in a smoke-free environment. Travel within Middle Tennessee. Must make visits to private homes and institutions where smells from smoking, pets and inability to maintain a home can be encountered. Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, able to ascend/descend stairs.

Equipment Requirements: Ability to operate a telephone, computer, calculator, facsimile, and copier equipment. Drive ADS van and/or bus and utilize lift equipment.

Working Hours:   Monday through Friday eight hours per day with the availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. The schedule will be based on customer arrival times and the working hours of other Adult Day Services Staff.

Qualifications

Core Work Requirements:

Education: B.S. or B.A. in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university. Preferred– M.S. in Social Work or related social services field.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of supervisory and professional experience working with older adults. Knowledge of community social services agencies. 1 to 3 years experience in the use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  1 to 3 years demonstrating a track record of elevating program leadership

Special Skills:  Must have reliable transportation, maintain a good driving record, and maintain vehicle liability insurance. Perform arithmetic calculations.

Licenses and Certifications: Driver’s License with F endorsement, CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, with increased accrual rates
  • 9 Holidays, Birthday and the week of Christmas

FiftyForward is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles.

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

Go to https://fiftyforward.org/employment to apply.

Details

  • Date Posted: December 6, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm