ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
About The Position
The Assistant Program Director provides leadership to program staff in collaboration with the Program Director and helps ensure that program operations are conducted ethically and professionally. The role supports staff supervision, training, hiring, orientation, recruitment, and progressive-discipline documentation, while overseeing daily operations, supervision practices, individual-plan implementation, and documentation. The Assistant Program Director also reviews site documentation and prepares programs for audits; supports compliance with licensing, funder, and budget requirements; and provides support and intervention to individuals and staff during crises. The position helps individuals build skills and connect with resources and supportive services, and includes visits to program sites as needed. The role is a full-time, salaried/exempt position with schedule flexibility based on business needs; evening, weekend, and multi-location availability may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products and applications.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, functional vehicle.
- Ability to complete required employment screenings, including FBI clearance when applicable.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs or ladders, use hands and fingers, push, pull, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- At least five years of mental health or IDD direct-service experience.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Site Supervisors, Program Specialists, medical staff, and Direct Support Professionals.
- Oversee daily operations, supervision practices, implementation of individual plans, and documentation.
- Assist with staff supervision, training, hiring, orientation, and progressive-discipline documentation as needed.
- Coordinate and participate in candidate interviews and support the recruitment process.
- Review site documentation and prepare programs for internal and external audits.
- Support compliance with licensing, funder, and budget requirements.
- Provide support and intervention to individuals and staff during crises.
- Help individuals build skills and connect with resources and supportive services.
- Visit program sites as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-paid training.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Leadership development programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunities across multiple service lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
