Program Director

Salary: $57500 Full-time position availableLocation: Portage Lakes/AkronSUMMARYPosition Type: Full-time exempt salaried supervisor of Role:Responsible for managing the services delivered to a designated program or set of programs and the operation of Responsibilities:Oversee organization and implementation of direct supports person-centered planning and implementation health care advocacy stakeholder relations regulatory compliance staffing training financial management and maintenance of the physical JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below. Staff Management: Recruitment & Hiring: May participate in hiring events as needed and partner with Talent Acquisition to identify hiring needs for Direct Support Professionals and Program Supervisors in consultation with the Area & Training: Organizes and implements on-site orientation and training for assigned programs and monitors training compliance and documentation; conducts monthly staff meetings; attends monthly regional meetings and additional meetings as Scheduling: Designs and monitors schedules to ensure that all shifts are covered; monitors and minimizes Evaluation: Conducts rotating performance snapshots and evaluations for direct reports in consultation with the PDs manager; reviews and approves Direct Support Professional and other staff members performance Discipline and Termination: Coaches employees correcting or directing employee behavior where required; may remove employees at their sole discretion in the event of emergency; may recommend and participate in decisions regarding discipline and termination in consultation with the PDs manager and Human Resources; manages the termination of Direct Support Professionals or other staff members as Safety: Responsible for employee safety and workers compensation programs; monitors compliance; and assists in returning employees to work; implements oversees and trains employees about Management:Program Planning: Acts as the QIDP (if required) writes and approves individual program plans; trains and assists appropriate staff members with implementation of plans across all : Periodically audits individual records and other program documentation for accuracy and Team Meetings: Conducts progress meetings and (quarterly annual and/or other) reviews as appropriate or determined by the interdisciplinary team; provides and approves written and progress : Oversees licensing compliance for program services and supports; ensures timely and accurate program documentation; implements the Sevita compliance plan and manages individual rights implementation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to individual rights of Individuals Assets: Implements system and oversees management of individuals funds and property assuring safety and accuracy; audits monitors and reviews individuals financial Stakeholder Relations: Maintains productive and professional relations with individuals families case managers and other stakeholders; provides regular communication to stakeholders; and acts as point of contact for all stakeholders; implements satisfaction improvement Relations: Engages in government and community relations; participates in advocacy efforts and ensures preparedness for home visits (e.g. staff families legislators).Incidents: Implements proactive strategies to reduce or eliminate serious incidents; takes immediate steps to correct potential safety concerns and limit the potential for continued concern or incident; reviews all incidents and directs appropriate response; ensures timely incident reporting; and signs and submits all incident reports as Care:Appointments: Oversees coordination of health care appointments and monitors individual : Oversees system for medication administration documentation and security; reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness; ensures all applicable employees are certified or trained in medication Supplies and Equipment: Approves purchases of medical supplies and equipment; and ensures training in proper use to all planning: Monitors food service in accordance with dietary plans and to meet regulatory compliance; ensures consideration for special needs occasions and individual choice; ensures all applicable employees are certified or trained in meal preparation and/or dietary Management:Purchasing: Approves purchase of food supplies and equipment; and reviews and monitors monthly invoices for accuracy and budgetary compliance; attests to company credit card statements and monthly invoices in accordance with company and utilization: Oversees census attendance information or other required documentation to assure accurate billing; ensures program documentation is accurate complete and compliant; monitors utilization between authorization and provision of services and : Monitors staffing hours for budgetary : Develops understanding of program growth strategy and supports implementation of growth initiatives within the programCensus Management:Census Performance: Monitors census performance for their location(s) and escalates potential service disruptions that impact census to the Area Director and Regional : Reviews referrals to validate fit for specific locations and identifies and escalates potential barriers to serving individuals to the Area Director and Regional Director; coordinates and prepares for in-person site visits at locations during referral : Coordinates preparations required for expected placements including staffing funding home set-up and safety :Vehicles: Ensures vehicles are properly maintained clean and safe by consulting with maintenance personnel; implements training procedures for maintenance and safe operation of company-owned vehicles including reviewing checklists on a regular basis; addresses known safety concerns with employee vehicles or other means of transportation for the safe transport of : Monitors and implements strategies to assure neat clean and safe program environments (internal and external); ensures age appropriate and esthetic and Repair: Oversees environmental safety program; establishes preventive maintenance schedule; maintains furnishings equipment and facilities in good repair and compliant with regulatory :Performs other duties and activities as required including backfilling roles under your be available on-call to support staff find coverage or cover shifts as other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIESManages the Direct Support Professionals Program Supervisors and other direct or indirect staff members of the program. Completes performance evaluations orientation and training. Makes decisions on employee hires transfers promotions salary changes discipline terminations and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position Knowledge and Skills required for the JobThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job. Education and Experience: Bachelors degreeTwo to three years of related experience in the Human Services Industry equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience education and experience as required by applicable Licenses and Registrations:Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if driving on behalf of the Company or providing transportation to individuals receiving (s) as required by Management Certificate issued with the completion of Company provided Reporter Certificate issued with the completion of Company provided training(s) and/or certification(s) per state requirements and/or service specific programs:AZ Behavioral Health programs must meet BHT Metrics:Individuals Served Funds ComplianceCustomer SatisfactionDocumentation ComplianceLicensing ComplianceQuality (% participation)Program VisitsOvertimeJob RequisitionsProgram Training ComplianceWork Environment:The Program Director works at the program location(s) they services or supports in residential vocational or in-home Requirements:Travel as neededPhysical Requirements:Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move :CS New Jersey Refer to: CS NJ Addendum Program Director 2754