Assistant Program Director
About The Position
The Assistant Program Director (APD) assists with the general program management and location operation of the mental health programs at the direction of the program director. The APD reports directly to the Program Director. Monitors program and employee compliance to all company policies and procedures and all regulatory standards. Supervises, trains, and oversees the performance management of program employees. Responsible for employment decisions during the life cycle of their team members. Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of employees. Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs, and provides technical assistance to employees. Ensures the development and implementation of individual program plans and activities. Reviews financial documentation/billing and performs on-site audits of individuals’ funds and petty cash funds. Serves as team leader for staff interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team meetings. Directs and ensures effectiveness of program’s daily operations including incident management. Fulfills duties and responsibilities of the Program Director in a temporary acting capacity in the absence of Program Director. Assists in the development of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities, and analyzes data to determine if the activities provided are meeting program goals. Provides coverage in emergency situations. Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment. Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion. This opening is for a new program that will support individuals with medical needs above those typically served at a CRR. Medication administration will be a regular duty for all staff and supervisors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals who have mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities and at least 1 year supervision/management experience; or associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 3 years of work experience working directly with individuals who have mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities and at least 1 year supervision/management experience.
- A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
- Able to work flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the general program management and location operation of the mental health programs at the direction of the program director.
- Monitors program and employee compliance to all company policies and procedures and all regulatory standards.
- Supervises, trains, and oversees the performance management of program employees.
- Responsible for employment decisions during the life cycle of their team members.
- Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of employees.
- Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs, and provides technical assistance to employees.
- Ensures the development and implementation of individual program plans and activities.
- Reviews financial documentation/billing and performs on-site audits of individuals’ funds and petty cash funds.
- Serves as team leader for staff interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Directs and ensures effectiveness of program’s daily operations including incident management.
- Fulfills duties and responsibilities of the Program Director in a temporary acting capacity in the absence of Program Director.
- Assists in the development of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities, and analyzes data to determine if the activities provided are meeting program goals.
- Provides coverage in emergency situations.
- Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
- Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Medication administration will be a regular duty for all staff and supervisors.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
- Extensive Paid Training
- Career Development Opportunities
- Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
- Family Medical and Parental Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
- Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
