Program Director

Status: Full Time Salaried FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: The Program Director is responsible for the oversight and supervision of all GVRS program and project staff works with the referring agency to initiate intakes for the program and assign caseload to Street Outreach Workers/Life Coaches assists as needed with participants intakes assessments services as the programs primary ambassador for community outreach in support of participants/program and is responsible for program budget management.

• Responsible for all services provided to participants and their families who are referred to the program. Ensure that all participants receive the appropriate number of hours contacts services specified monies and activities as required by contract with the referring authority or the third-party payer
• Interview referrals and if applicable their biological or extended conjunction with the participant and family develop an individualized Pathway to Change service plan that meets the individual needs of the participant and if applicable family.
• Oversee the intake process including interviewing referrals and appropriate family conjunction with the participant and family ensure that a service or treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the participant and family is developed and implemented. Such plans must be strength based
• Monitor service delivery provided by staff and ensure that staff implements the goals in the service or treatment plans as well as make any revisions to the plan that result from changing needs or case reviews.
• Identify recruit hire train monitor and supervise all direct service professional and administrative staff in the local program following the YAP Inc. personnel policies and procedures including the matching zip codes policy for recruiting direct service staff. Ensure that staff qualifications meet those imposed by the referring authority or third-party payor.
• Provide direct service professionals with staff development and training sessions as required by YAP Inc. and referring authority or third-party payor policies. Promote staff development including the provision of cross-training among staff.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions from program personnel as scheduled by the Regional Director or President.
• Assist staff in creative problem solving including security needed professional resources for participation and their families. Ensure that activities for participants and their families involve education (if applicable) employment social and other areas of need. Develop plans for discharge which include community linkages that will support the participation and family after termination of service.
• Ensure that all required timelines and due dates are met. This includes submission of all administrative fiscal and billing documents and database information to the Support Center for processing and all reports and documents that are required to be submitted by referring authorities and third-party payors.
• Assist staff participant caseloads and monitor the results.
• Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all direct staff.
• Respond to special or critical incidents involving referred participants as the need arises. Ensure that appropriate procedures and reports (both oral and written) are completed as per program and YAP Inc. policy.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency the court social services agencies community resources and other organizations as needed
• Communicate with The Support Center as needed to ensure coordinated efforts and the efficient and effective management of programs and service delivery
• Develop linkages with community leaders and resources through outreach connecting services and coordinating services
• Manage the local program with budget parameters.
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of YAP Inc. policies referring agencies and third-party payors contracts and requirements and applicable governmental agencys rules and regulations are adhered to and met.

Annual Salary: $95000 - $12300.

Compensation within the posted range and is not fixed; based on qualifications experience and job-related factors.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree generally preferred or commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
• Commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
• At a minimum at least one (1) year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Position requires valid drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Required Experience:

Director