Job Opening: Vice President

Vice President of Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Community Based Services (Health Home & CHBS) & Clinical/Medical Services (Article 31 Clinic & 29-I)

Job Summary

This position provides administrative supervision and oversight to the Services for People with Developmental Disabilities (SPDD), Health Home and Community and Home Based Services programs, as well as the Article 31 Clinic and 29-I services. Responsible for the strategic development of residential and community-based services while providing oversight and management assistance to program directors.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and directly supervise the Program Directors for SPDD, Health Home and the Clinical/Medical departments.

• In collaboration with senior management, develop and revise viable models for each program reflecting service volume targets.

• Collaborate with senior management to develop strong systems, processes and protocols which promote accountability and compliance for our programs.

• Review and analyze Federal, State, and local legislation to determine the impact on program operations and opportunities to enhance Abbott House’s services.

• Develop key administrative staff through training, management, and performance reviews.

• Represent agency at meetings of local government, state meetings, etc. and report findings to senior management staff.

• Develop program budgets in conjunction with fiscal staff and program management team.

• Lead union relations and negotiate collective bargain agreements

• Apply for grants and new initiatives to enhance services and supplement existing programming through expansion.

• Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agency’s mission

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to being successful in this role.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Knowledge of OPWDD programs and services is a prerequisite and OCFS/child welfare programs is preferred.

• A minimum of five years of overseeing Medicaid funded systems.

• Ability to effectively work with various stakeholders to work with employees, board members, government officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Ability to multitask efficiently with attention to detail.

Experience:

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.

• Experience using an electronic health care system to review and manage data.

Additional Competencies:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Excellent accountability, writing, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to build relationships and interact appropriately with staff and external partners.

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have OPWDD experience?

• Do you have Health Homes, CFTSS, and HCBS experience?

• Do you have Article 29i and Article 31 experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• overseeing Medicaid funded systems: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvington, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvington, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person