THE JEWISH BOARD
For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best‑in‑class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
LOCATION 1358 56th St Brooklyn, NY 11219, US
POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Deputy Director of IRAs, the Director of Resident Care and Program Performance (RCPP) is a key member of the IRA management team, helping to ensure quality care, appropriate placements and overall compliance with state, federal, and CARF regulations and standards. The Director of RCPP is responsible for working with the team members and staff to keep the IRAs in full compliance with regulations and guidelines and audit ready. They oversee the IRA billing and billing process and are the primary leader in coordinating and overseeing resident transitions and placements, including admission, discharges and returns from hospital, rehab or nursing home stays, as well as additional communication to help engage and coordinate care with family members. They actively partner and collaborate with colleagues and staff, as well as with external stakeholders, including families, advocates and OPWDD.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible lead, in partnership with IRA management team, for keeping the IRAs audit ready and in compliance with state, federal and CARF regulations, guidelines and standards of care.
Knowledgeable of stare, federal and CARF regulations and standards of care, working with Compliance and other sources to build understanding and keep up‑to‑date with revisions.
Develops, maintains, reviews and reports out on weekly data and trackers.
Conducts chart and documentation reviews.
Develops, implements and monitors Plans of Corrective Action in response to external audits by OPWDD or other regulatory bodies.
Helps develop and implement internal corrective actions in response to internal findings, observations and audits.
Assists in preparation for CARF accreditations.
Tracks and ensures completion of required training of IRA staff, in collaboration with IRA management team members.
Ensures follow up on and closure of incidents.
Assists in facilitating audits.
Oversees weekly IRA billing:
Reviews and certifies billing.
Ensures billing processes are effective and consistently followed.
Helps identify and address billing issues and gaps.
Primary leader coordinating and overseeing resident care, transitions and placements, including admissions, discharges and returns from hospital, rehab or nursing home stays:
Tracks admission, discharges, out‑of‑resident stays in hospital, rehab or nursing home, participating in related meetings.
Coordinates plans for appropriate placement based on individual need and setting internally with medical, nursing, clinical and residential, and externally with hospital/rehab/nursing homes, families, advocates, and OPWDD.
Facilitates meetings and communication, as required.
Documents contacts and plans.
Escalates challenging residential care and placement situations up for division and agency support.
Facilitates and tracks all required steps for admission and discharges to the IRAs.
Ensures families are engaged, receive timely and complete communications, involved in care decisions, as appropriate, and generally satisfied with the care provided for their family member.
Key member of IRA management team:
Coordinates care across disciplines and programs in a respectful, effective and collaborative manner.
Assists with responding to emergency situations.
Provides coverage for vacant positions or for colleagues PTO, on a temporary basis as needed.
Implements and supports system changes.
Utilizes data and proven performance improvement tools, such as Lean Six Sigma, to identify and solve problems.
Participates, with the IRA management team, in meetings, communication, planning and operations.
Travels to IRAs, as needed.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
A master’s degree in a relevant field, or advanced certification in healthcare management, administration or quality improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong management and operational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, staff colleagues and external stakeholders.
Comfortable and competent in using data to track and improve performance.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex issues and improve operations.
Solution‑focused and exhibits enthusiasm, creativity and a “can do” approach when presented with challenges.
Prior knowledge of OPWDD regulations and standards.
Commitment to the IDD population and their families.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
A minimum of 5 years of experience working with the intellectually disabled populations in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of OPWDD and DOH regulations.
Prior experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, or data analysis.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. Familiarity with electronic health records.
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone and participate in video conference meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
This position requires the ability to visit multiple homes daily, walking within residential programs, including navigating stairs and interacting with residents.
Requires movement to respond to crisis or emergencies, which includes walking, sitting, standing, and bending as necessary, and sometimes quickly, to provide care and intervene effectively in various settings.
Regularly required to sit for part of the day.
The lighting and noise levels are consistent with those typically found in a healthcare or long‑term care environment.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
BENEFITS
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days.
Affordable and high‑quality medical/dental/vision plans.
Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness.
Free continuing education opportunities.
403(b) retirement benefits and a pension.
Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation.
24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program.
Life and disability insurance.
OUR VALUES
Treat every person with dignity We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
EEO STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
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LOCATION 1358 56th St Brooklyn, NY 11219, US
POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Deputy Director of IRAs, the Director of Resident Care and Program Performance (RCPP) is a key member of the IRA management team, helping to ensure quality care, appropriate placements and overall compliance with state, federal, and CARF regulations and standards. The Director of RCPP is responsible for working with the team members and staff to keep the IRAs in full compliance with regulations and guidelines and audit ready. They oversee the IRA billing and billing process and are the primary leader in coordinating and overseeing resident transitions and placements, including admission, discharges and returns from hospital, rehab or nursing home stays, as well as additional communication to help engage and coordinate care with family members. They actively partner and collaborate with colleagues and staff, as well as with external stakeholders, including families, advocates and OPWDD.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible lead, in partnership with IRA management team, for keeping the IRAs audit ready and in compliance with state, federal and CARF regulations, guidelines and standards of care.
Knowledgeable of stare, federal and CARF regulations and standards of care, working with Compliance and other sources to build understanding and keep up‑to‑date with revisions.
Develops, maintains, reviews and reports out on weekly data and trackers.
Conducts chart and documentation reviews.
Develops, implements and monitors Plans of Corrective Action in response to external audits by OPWDD or other regulatory bodies.
Helps develop and implement internal corrective actions in response to internal findings, observations and audits.
Assists in preparation for CARF accreditations.
Tracks and ensures completion of required training of IRA staff, in collaboration with IRA management team members.
Ensures follow up on and closure of incidents.
Assists in facilitating audits.
Oversees weekly IRA billing:
Reviews and certifies billing.
Ensures billing processes are effective and consistently followed.
Helps identify and address billing issues and gaps.
Primary leader coordinating and overseeing resident care, transitions and placements, including admissions, discharges and returns from hospital, rehab or nursing home stays:
Tracks admission, discharges, out‑of‑resident stays in hospital, rehab or nursing home, participating in related meetings.
Coordinates plans for appropriate placement based on individual need and setting internally with medical, nursing, clinical and residential, and externally with hospital/rehab/nursing homes, families, advocates, and OPWDD.
Facilitates meetings and communication, as required.
Documents contacts and plans.
Escalates challenging residential care and placement situations up for division and agency support.
Facilitates and tracks all required steps for admission and discharges to the IRAs.
Ensures families are engaged, receive timely and complete communications, involved in care decisions, as appropriate, and generally satisfied with the care provided for their family member.
Key member of IRA management team:
Coordinates care across disciplines and programs in a respectful, effective and collaborative manner.
Assists with responding to emergency situations.
Provides coverage for vacant positions or for colleagues PTO, on a temporary basis as needed.
Implements and supports system changes.
Utilizes data and proven performance improvement tools, such as Lean Six Sigma, to identify and solve problems.
Participates, with the IRA management team, in meetings, communication, planning and operations.
Travels to IRAs, as needed.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
A master’s degree in a relevant field, or advanced certification in healthcare management, administration or quality improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong management and operational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, staff colleagues and external stakeholders.
Comfortable and competent in using data to track and improve performance.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex issues and improve operations.
Solution‑focused and exhibits enthusiasm, creativity and a “can do” approach when presented with challenges.
Prior knowledge of OPWDD regulations and standards.
Commitment to the IDD population and their families.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
A minimum of 5 years of experience working with the intellectually disabled populations in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of OPWDD and DOH regulations.
Prior experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, or data analysis.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. Familiarity with electronic health records.
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone and participate in video conference meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
This position requires the ability to visit multiple homes daily, walking within residential programs, including navigating stairs and interacting with residents.
Requires movement to respond to crisis or emergencies, which includes walking, sitting, standing, and bending as necessary, and sometimes quickly, to provide care and intervene effectively in various settings.
Regularly required to sit for part of the day.
The lighting and noise levels are consistent with those typically found in a healthcare or long‑term care environment.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
BENEFITS
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days.
Affordable and high‑quality medical/dental/vision plans.
Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness.
Free continuing education opportunities.
403(b) retirement benefits and a pension.
Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation.
24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program.
Life and disability insurance.
OUR VALUES
Treat every person with dignity We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
EEO STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
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