Day Program Site Manager

Vinfen•Boston, MA

12d•$54,857 - $54,857

About The Position

Overall administration and clinical operation of the program, including all activities related to the daily operations of a day program setting. Responsible for ISPs, clinical programs, and other treatment plans, fiscal management, licensing, quality and safety standards, supervision of staff, and contact with persons served and families.

Requirements

Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
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 required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Ability to balance many competing priorities
Ability to provide a positive role model
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
A minimum of three years’ experience in human services.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
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 six months, 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.
Ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
NET required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the activities of the program staff and relief staff. This includes involvement in the hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff. Conduct regular staff meetings. Ensure staff is trained on all necessary plans, procedures, and practices.
Oversee all activities relative to the daily management of the program. This includes the development, implementation, and review of ISPs, clinical programs, and other treatment plans. Coordinate transportation. Manage petty cash system and funds of persons served. Monitor program budget and fee income.
Ensure financial resources are used in a fiscally responsible manner; monitor expenditures and adhere to budget parameters as established by the Program Director.
Manage program site, including upkeep and maintenance, safety, vehicle maintenance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Function as Safety Officer for the site.
Ensure compliance with all internal quality and external licensing, certification and accreditation standards and regulations, as well as program specific policies and procedures.
Maintain open communication with the Program Director, case managers and service coordinators, other service providers, and other relevant parties, as needed.
Attend case conferences and other relevant meetings with funding source.
Schedule staff and relief coverage to ensure program needs are met.
Complete comprehensive assessment for persons served. Monitor daily activities of persons served.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of the ISP process. Develop (as appropriate), implement, review and train staff on clinical programs. Serve as liaison between residential and day programs to ensure integration of clinical services. Review all recording sheets, charts and log entries. Monitor the progress notes system.
Oversee the agenda and completion of consumer training and meetings.
Provide outreach and create environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered and supported.
Serve as a resource for program staff, family, and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers.
Ensure accurate, timely site-level reporting, including but not limited to SDRs, Risk Management, and Incident Reporting forms.
May provide crisis intervention, and direct care, as needed.
Ensure compliance for self and staff to Community Support Skills Standards.
Perform other related duties, as required.