DSSW Dallas is looking for a DBMD Program Director to join our team
in Ft. Worth!!
Disability Services of the Southwest is seeking a “DBMD Program
Director” to help support our growing Ft. Worth, TX
branch office.
We work hard to make sure our clients are receiving the highest quality of
care and we strive to be the bridge that empowers their independence!
Our employees are the key to accomplishing this mission! When you join DSSW,
you join a team of compassionate and dedicated staff who know that they are
making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve.
The Program Directors (equivalent to a Case Manager, not an
Executive/Administrator level position) are responsible for the
internal operation of the CLASS waiver program. Experience working with
people with disabilities is required!
Position Summary:
The Program Director is responsible for the internal operation of the
managed waiver program.
Tasks:
· Manage the day-to-day
activities of the assigned program and review services.
· Monitor the services
provided for assigned client case load.
· Utilize program resources
efficiently and effectively.
· Enrolls applicants.
· Assure that all program
and licensure standards are met according to DBMD guidelines.
· Maintain positive
relationships and open communication with clients, client families, case
managers, vendors, and other concerned parties.
· Attend and participate in
all agency manager training sessions and other training approved by the Agency
and ARD meetings as required.
· Initial case manager
training must be 30 hours or more. The initial orientation training must be
provided to a case manager within six months of employment.
· Address employee and
contract staff disciplinary action when necessary.
· Assist in safeguarding
individuals’ rights in the community.
· Protect client’s rights in
resolving complaints.
· Provides crises
intervention as needed.
· Will perform client care
and on-call duties as assigned or as needed.
· Travel required for client
visits and community activities as necessary.
· Observe confidentiality policies
at all times.
· Comply with federal,
state, & company policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Perform other related
duties as assigned.
Skills/Attributes:
· Able to work
independently.
· Able to work with a team
to accomplish goals and objectives.
· Able to motivate, develop,
and direct people as they work.
· Effectively lead and
manage personnel.
· Excellent time management
skills.
· Effective organizational
skills with strong attention to detail.
· Excellent interpersonal
relations skills, including active listening skills such as giving full
attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
· Willingness to work with
health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public.
· Written and verbal
communication skills are required to communicate effectively as appropriate to
the needs of the audience.
· Must be able to read,
write and comprehend English; must be able to communicate efficiently in
English.
Experience and Education:
· A bachelor’s degree in a
health and human services related field and a minimum of two years of experience
in the delivery of direct services to individuals with disabilities; or
· Have an associate’s degree
in a health and human services related field and a minimum of four years of
experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities; or
· Have a high school diploma
or certificate recognized by a state as the equivalent of a high school diploma
and a minimum of six years of experience providing direct services to
individuals with disabilities; and either:
· Is fluent in the
communication methods used by an individual to whom the case manager is
assigned (for example American sign language, tactile symbols, communication
boards, pictures, and gestures); or
· Within six months after
being assigned to an individual, becomes fluent in the communication methods
used by the individual.
· Must be able to
demonstrate competence with computer applications such as MS Word and Excel and
have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.
· Proficiency in the use of
database and spreadsheet software.
· Must have reliable
transportation, a valid Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
· Must not be convicted of a
crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in TAC §558.241(b), relating to
Management and not barred from employment by state law, including Nurse Aide
Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry.
· Must have and maintain
current CPR certification including the Heimlich Maneuver, First Aid, on-line
certification is not sufficient to meet this requirement.
· Completion of agency’s
DBMD training and HHSC Computer Based training.
· Must be able to type 35
wpm with 80% accuracy and 80% accuracy in Excel.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to work a minimum
of 40 hours per week.
· Ability to travel to
client homes for visits/hourly care and to community activities.
· Refer to attached Employee
Physical Profile for additional requirements.
Apply online to become a part of our compassionate and dedicated team
www.dsswtx.org or https://dsswtx.jotform.com/220836269749065