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Rutgers University

Disability Specialist

Newark, NJ · On-site

$71K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, this position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of reasonable accommodations to all eligible students at the Newark campus at Rutgers in ...

ICF International, Inc.

Disability Specialist

Provide consultation and oversight to care programs and direct care providers. * Intervene as ... Collaborate with partners to expand services for children with disabilities in ORR care and post ...

ICF

Disability Specialist

Provide consultation and oversight to care programs and direct care providers. * Intervene as ... Collaborate with partners to expand services for children with disabilities in ORR care and post ...

United Community Center, Inc.

The position could involve the provision of direct services in the disabilities area only if the individual is licensed, certified, or registered as such in the state of service. This position ...

UCI group

This position reports to the Director of the Disability Service Center, with a dotted-line to the administration for the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, and School of ...

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A Director of Disability Services oversees programs and accommodations that support individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and institutional policies. They collaborate with staff, faculty, and external organizations to create inclusive environments. Their responsibilities often include managing accessibility services, advocating for disability rights, and developing policies to enhance support systems. Effective leadership, knowledge of disability laws, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a Director Disability Services, you need expertise in disability laws and regulations, program management, and a relevant advanced degree such as a master's in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, accessibility assessment tools, and compliance reporting systems is often required. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively advocate and coordinate with staff, clients, and external agencies. These abilities are crucial for ensuring that disability services are compliant, effective, and responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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Directors of Disability Services often navigate challenges such as keeping up-to-date with changing federal and state accessibility regulations, managing limited resources, and balancing the diverse needs of students, clients, or employees with disabilities. They also frequently handle complex cases requiring collaboration across departments, advocacy for reasonable accommodations, and the development of inclusive practices. Successfully addressing these challenges requires both a strong knowledge base and flexible leadership. Most organizations support the Director with a team of specialists, but the role remains both hands-on and strategic, especially when implementing new policies or responding to service gaps.

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Associate Vice President, Disability Services

Chicago, IL • On-site

JCFS Chicago
Civic and Social Organizations • 201 - 500 employees
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$114K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The AVP, Disability Services is charged with driving and implementing JCFS Chicago's vision for a fully inclusive Jewish and Chicago community open to individuals with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) with the goal of optimizing autonomy and independence in making life choices.
This individual will have responsibility for overall strategy, program development and execution of plans. They will direct or have dotted-line oversight and management responsibility for service provision to ensure an integrated array of individualized, tailored services for our target population. The AVP, Disability Services will ensure coordination of internal residential supports programs, employment services, case management, mental health, habilitative, legal advocacy and social/recreational services, as well as leveraging all available external resources to meet these goals.
Success will be measured in terms of existing program growth and stability, development of new programs/services as well as through successful development of strong collaborative relationships externally to leverage all community resources in pursuit of this vision.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Building Infrastructure
  • Assess current capabilities and unmet community need to identify program enhancement and new development opportunities
  • Ensure sufficient infrastructure reflective of the long-term commitment the agency makes to its consumers of service
  • Establish cross-functional case management services that ensure individual, person-centered planning and support for each client.
  • Lead a team charged with managing an array of existing programs and coordinate seamlessly with programs across JCFS.
  • Stimulate growth of the Agency's Residential Support services to provide an array of housing options from 24/7 CILA through independent living options.
  • Working with career and employment services, expand the Agency's capacity to provide Meaningful Day opportunities for clients including social/recreational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, personal skills development and employment support.
  • Develop leadership and management strength in pursuit of a strong succession plan across the service array.

Leveraging Resources
  • Leverage internal cross-functional resources including mental health and career services to respond to client-focused service needs.
  • Build alliances with outside agencies and service providers to support individual client's needs. Build concierge or resource navigation capabilities to help clients identify needed resources or service providers.
  • Develop effective, efficient and collaborative relationships with Chicago area Communal Services Agencies, both Jewish and beyond the Jewish community.

Ensuring High Impact Service Delivery
  • Work closely with the Continuous Quality Improvement department to measure, monitor and ensure strong clinical and related program outcomes for those we serve.
  • Focus on client satisfaction in meeting person-centered goals as a key program component.

Financial Sustainability
  • Identifies and captures diverse funding streams for services and programs, including fee-for- service to ensure long-term viability of programs and services.
  • In partnership with Resource Development team, supports solicitation of both annual and endowment giving to maximize philanthropic support.
  • Maintains strong relationship with Jewish Federation/Encompass to ensure consistent communication support.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health/Administration or related field from an accredited College/University or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership in multi-service health and human services environment.
  • 8 plus years of relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • 5 plus years of increasingly responsible management experience in disability services including program development, financial management and strategic planning.
  • Experience in developing and executing varied revenue models designed to ensure high quality of care and long-term sustainability of programs and services.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in behavioral health, Psychology, Health/Administration or related field from an accredited College/University or equivalent experience.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:
  • Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
  • Compensation: Between $114k - $120k depending on experience

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.
EEO Statement:
Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.
Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org
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