Clinical Director, Developmental Services

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

5d•$110,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develop strategy, direct and manage the recruiting organization and processes by implementing successful methods of reaching and attracting qualified candidates. Create, maintain, and progress systems that identify and prepare internal talent for development. This includes succession planning, design and execution of internal development programs, and building internal groups and networks that will lead to career development of employees. Nurture, cultivate, foster, and grow community and outside organization outreach efforts and partnerships including those with educational institutions, community organizations, colleges, and other sources of qualified candidates. Continually implement methods which present Vinfen's unique employee value propositions to current and prospective candidates, while maintaining Vinfen's presence within critical recruitment networks. Direct and manage recruiting activities to deliver expedited and communicative recruiting experience for the candidate, hiring manager, and leadership teams. While encompassing progressive methods in hiring, coaching, evaluation, and career development, ensuring that recruiting works with a service methodology to all related partners. Develop and execute key marketing campaigns within various candidate constituent bodies, such as regional, discipline-based organizations, educational institutions, channels withing digital networks, and community organizations. Ensuring that messaging is rightly communicated to those organizations in a tailored manner that will elicit a stream of candidates. Collaborate with the Communications Department to develop materials for recruiting campaigns. Build sustainable systems which evaluate current staff for the purpose of continuing employee journeys within career ladder programs. Continually evaluate needs of employee population and opportunities for development (skills, education, etc.) and utilize this data to nurture a career-track approach to the employee professional cycle. Facilitate the development of philosophy and appropriate approaches to enhance the potential of all employees; includes leadership development, adult learning principles, experiential learning, training programs, career development, coaching and mentoring. Ensure a data-driven approach to recruiting as a value within the team, by not only making key performance indicators understood by the recruiting team, but also sharing them within the Vinfen management community. Embrace the borad community to partner with operational and HR leaders to lead community-based programs that enrich the employee experience and better pull together the Vinfen community. Through these programs and through efforts, set goals for employee development program design, as measured by demographic data. Lead programs to enhanced career opportunities for Vinfen staff while better exposing developmental areas that are available on wide basis. Act as subject matter expert for Vinfen's recruitment systems. Coordinate and lead regular recruiting planning and project meetings, including the recruiting portion of the HR Manager and Recruiter Co-lead affirmative action reporting and follow up initiatives with the Director of HR Operations and VP of HR. Coordinate Vinfen's vigorous use of in-house and community job fairs as a primary source of qualified Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of clinical assessment and intervention technologies for DS/DD and dual DS/DD/Psychiatric populations
Knowledge of documentation requirements
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of professional code of ethics
Clinical and Teaching skills
Knowledge of Advanced Applied Behavioral Analysis
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, facilitation skills
Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of documentation requirements
Ability to balance many competing priorities
Ability to provide leadership and team building to others
5-7 years’ experience in a clinical / consultative setting
Five to seven years' experience in a clinical setting.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire
First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
Safety Care within 90 days of hire
New Employee Training (NET)
CBIS may be required for BI Programs.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board is required.
Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in the state of Massachusetts (other clinical certifications and licenses may be considered as long as they meet the PBS Regulations eligibility as a Qualified Clinician)

Nice To Haves

PhD or master's degree in special education, psychology, social work or related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board required (other clinical certifications and licenses may be considered as long as they qualify as a PBS Regulations as a Qualified Clinician).

Responsibilities

Manages a caseload of 7–10 residences or 1–2-day programs and organizes and or provides coverage for vacancies or extended leaves.
Collaborates with Site Managers/Program Directors to implement services effectively.
Conducts clinical screenings, risk and intake assessments for new referrals, and consultations for complex cases.
Attends appointments with staff and external specialists to present clinical findings.
Develops and trains staff on baseline materials, tools, and data collection systems.
Ensures integrity of clinical systems and provides feedback on staff performance.
Supports clinical specialists and other paraprofessionals as indicated
Creates and updates curricula for new employees, clinicians, and Asst Clinical Directors (ACDs).
Provides training and consultation on restraint use and related issues.
Participates in coordinating conference attendance as well as presenting
Participates in PBS Leadership and Clinical Standards Committees and consults on Positive Behavior Support (PBS), safety care, and other relevant training topics.
Supports assigned clinical team members.
Provides clinical supervision for BCBA and BACB candidates.
Offers clinical support and consultation as needed.
Supports and collaborates on referrals and intakes across assigned area
Conducts audits to monitor the clinical integrity of systems and programs.
Trains and orients new ACDs on organizational systems and processes.
Schedules and leads ACD meetings, including agenda preparation and facilitation.
Oversees peer review meetings, including pre-meeting preparations and post-meeting follow ups.
Implements recognition and rewards programs to improve staff retention.
Liaises with Human Rights Committees (HRC) and follows up on new initiatives.
Manages schedules, payroll, human resource concerns and training compliance
Oversees hiring processes for clinical staff, including interviewing and onboarding.
Represents ACDs at administrative meetings and communicates updates to staff.
Develops and streamlines clinical systems, policies, and procedures.
Completes performance evaluations and regular supervisions.
Performs other duties as assigned.