The Embrace Life team is actively looking for the right applicant to fill our Director for the Deaf position. It is required for the applicant to know American Sign Language proficently in order to oversee our deaf department efficently. The candidate shall be able to use analytic skills and understanding of the organization and the business in order to handle arising problems and issues. Positively demonstrates leadership skills to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of resident care, marketing, HCBS and Day services, and general maintenance. Be able to direct and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Embrace Life policies and applicable licensing laws with Arizon Department Health and Safety. This position will report to the Cheif Executive Officer.

The Director will work with four current residential coordinators, a day program supervisor, a quality of care staff/ supervisor, trainer/ behavior plan author, and an adminstrative assistant. Director will also communicate with other directors that has deaf members in hearing programs to maintain communication and share up to date information to the deaf members and employees.

Minimum Qualifications

We are accepting candidates who meet our minimum qualifcations as listed below.  If the qualifications are not met, we will inform of the rejection.

• Bachelors Degree in Social Studies or similar. A degree in the healthcare field is preferred if there is no supervisory/ direct care experience.
• Arizona Valid Driver's License. Clean driving record with no suspension or felonies.
• Valid Arizona fingerprint card
• Participated in operations of I/DD programs in the past;
  • Residential supervisor 4+ years or
  • Director experience 2+ years

Required Knowledge and Skills

The candidate must have knowledge of the I/DD industry. Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments. Familiarity with Google software preferred. Effective written, communication, and sign language skills are a requirement. The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks. The candidate also must have an ability to follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion. Demonstrates good judgment and strong problem solving and decision making skills  to lead people and get results through others. It is expected to interact and work positively and effectively with staff and management at all levels, organize and manage multiple priorities and meet internal deadlines. The candidate has to have an ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions, changes and delays while remaining focused. Needs to be able to adapt and adjust to change within the chain of command.

Benefits offered by Embrace Life

Embrace Life team offers three weeks of Vacation PTO at the beginning of the year (120 hours).

Medical benefits are provided through Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield.  We offer four different tiers of medical benefits to choose from. A video with closed captioning can be found at the link below for you to see the types of health insurance plans we offer and the costs.

Embrace Life Arizona Blue Cross Insurance Video

Embrace Life also offers AFLAC supplemental insurance benefits to cover yourself, family members or your spouses. The plan offers a variety of options such as auto accident coverage, dental, short term disablity insurance, vision/ dental, and 10+ more plans.

Application Process

Please submit a resume via email first. Human Resources and the CEO will review the resume to be sure it meets the minimum qualifications. Upon acceptance of the resume, an online application will be sent. The application must be fully filled out, including providing five professional references and two previous job positions with the HR contact information to confirm your employment history. Then an in-person interview will be scheduled.

To start the application process for the position, please email a current resume and the listed supporting documents to HR@embracelifeservices.org

• Resume
  • Five professional references
  • Two former job positions and HR contact to confirm employment history
  •  Credenitals
    • Driving Record
    • Certifications
    • College degree

Salary

Salary Range: $50,500.00 - $65,000.00 / year

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