DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Description: Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team! Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes. REPORTS TO: Executive Director This position is a director-level supervisor and is accountable to the Executive Director. The Director of Operations delegates daily assignments for designated maintenance staff and volunteers. HOURS: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department and programs. This is an exempt position. On an Emergency Basis: Can be called in to work in the event of an emergency for example, inclement weather, structural or systems damage on properties, etc. Pay: $75-80k, based on experience This position is responsible to oversee all DPD operations including facilities and fleet management as well as the ability to perform all maintenance type tasks at the direction of the administration. The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson and/or Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Department staff in any inspection, investigation or inquiry. Job Tasks: 1. To oversee, organize, and schedule repair of all general maintenance and improvements in the facilities. Will manage/supervise all staff in the department. 2. To oversee, organize, and schedule repair of all agency vehicles in the fleet. 3. To purchase new vehicles as needed, to ensure vehicles are in good working order and replaced when indicated. 4. To obtain all outside estimates for contractor/vendor work for facility or fleet repairs and to work with other maintenance staff to achieve this. 5. Ensure all policies and procedures are followed for estimates over a certain dollar amount, and all are obtained in accordance with the Catholic Charities procurement procedure. 6. To ensure all outside vendors comply with insurance requirements and supply needed documents prior to commencing any work. 7. To keep organized electronic records of all estimates and projects. 8. Implement and oversee online tracking platforms for all maintenance requests and fleet management portal. 9. Develop and manage annual/routine maintenance task list/calendar to ensure completion if needed maintenance and replacement of equipment as indicated. Utilize agency’s maintenance portal system. 10. Will assist in all maintenance type tasks as needed. 11. Assist with set up and break down for agency functions. 12. To ensure routine safety checks in all programs to eliminate potential hazards to staff and consumers. 13. Will be present for any municipal or state facility inspections as requested. 14. Interface with Catholic Charities staff across all agencies to share ideas, realize cost efficiencies and to collaborate in support of Catholic Charities. 15. Perform any and all duties designated by the Executive Director or designee. a. The Director of Operations must be familiar with and comply with all agencies, Catholic Charities/Diocese of Paterson and DDD policies and procedures for staff and people living in the home. b. Must comply with all laws, Medicaid standards and other regulatory requirements. c. The Director of Operations must have a physical exam prior to employment and obtain a Mantoux test or free from TB contagion clearance. Must meet fingerprint requirements, checks of criminal background, the central registry, the child abuse registry, and drug test requirements. d. This job requires a person that will be extremely dependable, as people's lives depend on the support of the staff. The staff must be prompt and must have transportation arranged so he/she will be able to get to the j…

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