Therapy Services Director bei Hopewell Center, Inc.

The dream of Hopewell Center began in the early 1950's when a group of parents sought services for their children and founded Peter Pan Preschool. The group incorporated in 1966 and officially adopted the name Hopewell Center in May 1983.

As a private, not-for-profit agency, Hopewell has experienced rapid growth in services, personnel, and persons served. While originally focusing exclusively on persons with disabilities, Hopewell has expanded its services to families with infants and toddlers that are 'at-risk' due to developmental or socio-economic factors.

Hopewell now has an array of facility and community-based opportunities, including family services, children's services, employment services, and residential services. Today, nearly 200 caring professionals provide person-centered services to over 450 individuals a year.

Incumbent serves as Therapy Services Director for the Hopewell Center, responsible for the management of therapy services provided to children and adults through the First Steps and Home and Community Based Waiver Programs.

Duties:

• Identifies opportunities for departmental expansion and development.
• Leads department with forward thinking approach, focusing on innovative, collaborative strategies that improve effectiveness and possible growth.
• Leads initiatives to enhance department performance, continuously seeking ways to improve processes, systems and positive outcomes for consumers.
• Oversees independent contractors to ensure work aligns with department objectives and organizational standards.
• Ensures adequate number of therapists are in place for each service, assuring all state mandated therapist qualifications are documented and submitted to the State as mandated.
• Ensures Individualized Service Plans and assessments are completed within program stated timeframes and authorizations received are complete and accurate.
• Assigns caseloads to contractors in alignment with consumer needs, contractor availability and areas of expertise.
• Oversees the completion of the billing of all therapy services within a timely manner, assuring billing documentation is through and complete.
• Supervises and directs the activities of assigned personnel including interviewing hiring, training, evaluation and making work assignments.
• Oversees the revenue and expenses for therapy programs and input and projections on annual budget as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in special education, elementary education, early childhood development or related field of study.
   
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, with a proven track record in leadership or management positions.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, team management, and departmental oversight.

• Industry-specific experience including but not limited to early childhood intervention, First Steps, Headstart.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage people and influence organizational direction.

• Experience in managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to collaborate with Therapy Professionals, State Personnel, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions.

• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards and best practices.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.