Director, Day School - Beloit, United States - Geneseecommunityservices

Description

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs.

Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Human Services, Counseling, Business Administration, or

related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.

• Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience with budget development, marketing and/or public relations in a

service field.

• Possesses a working knowledge of child welfare and educational services.
• Experience working with individuals who display needs in the areas of autism, cognitive delays, EBD, mental

health, and other related disabilities preferred.

• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and exercises good judgment in making quick decisions and solving problems.
• Remains calm under pressure and maintains

self-composure/self-control

in times of high stress or when others
are excited.
Additional Information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Is responsible for and manages all building and support services including food and building services whether

employed or contracted, facilitating smooth operations, fiscal responsiveness, and quality. Takes necessary
action to see that the physical environment of the facility is healthy, safe, and organized.

• Provides supervision and support for the Instructional Aide Supervisor who manages the Instructional Aides in

the school classrooms and during camp, collaborating with the Special Education Supervisor to ensure
appropriate staff are present to facilitate a safe and effective learning environment.

• Provides support and direction to see that orientation and training needs are being met and that all required

education is accomplished within established timelines and in accordance with all licensing/funding
requirements.

• Maintains an awareness of current enrollments and building/program capacity and couples this with changes in

the market, target markets, and in referral and funding sources. With good judgment and discretion, identifies
and recommends to the Executive Director opportunities to maximize revenue through increased capacity,
program expansion, or new services.

• Partners with the Executive Director and Company Finance resources in the development of annual operating

and capital budgets, ensuring accuracy in the data compiled and solid rationale supporting the assumptions
made. Manages to budget and is prepared to respond to monthly budget reviews, addressing variances with
confidence based in knowledge of business facts.

• Consults with the Executive Director and Admissions Coordinator as needed to discuss marketing, program

development, budgetary and other significant issues. Provides input for executive consideration regarding
company policies, procedures, growth opportunities, and innovative ideas to improve service.

• Performs human resource management and payroll processing functions for direct reports including

interviewing and selection; orientation, training, performance monitoring and evaluations; coaching, counseling
and corrective action, and resolution of employee concerns. Monitors overtime. Maintains clear, objective
documentation. Supports staff in their professional development.

• Establishes relationships and maintains regular contact with funding and school/district representatives.

Regularly supplies referral sources with a summary of available program services. Explores needs for new service
options by eliciting information from County and School representatives. Participates in related professional or

Job Title:
Day School Director

Company:
The Richardson School (TRS) 2
community service organizations as needed. Promotes relationships and provides information about the
Company to individuals we support and their families, local school districts, case managers and local community
and other professionals.

• Conducts self in a positive, respectful, and collaborative manner demonstrating proactive actions and decision

making that facilitate supportive working relationships and a healthy and safe environment for the students.
Remains current with latest school information and developments; attends and actively participates in required
meetings and staffing. Acts as a role model.

• Functions within legal, licensing, School, and professional standards in maintaining a therapeutic and

educational environment for students. Reports per policy any suspected student abuse, whether physical,
sexual, or

mental/psychological.

Leads and/or participates in the investigations and is responsible for
implementing appropriate action based on outcome.

• Complies with and positively reinforces with others: Company's Mission Statement; expectations outlined in

Company Handbook, policies, and procedures; vehicle operations manual/student transport guidelines;
Company's commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of students and staff.
MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.

We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.

Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture
At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization.

Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

Passion
Accountability
Teamwork
Continuous Learning and Innovation
As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You'll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless
MyPath

If you find fulfillment in helping others and want opportunities to build a career, MyPath may be your path to a promising future.

Explore 150 MyPath locations to find a place and career that fits you.
At MyPath, our guiding principle is

passion :
a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do.

MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs.

Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities.

Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path.

MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners
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