Divisional Director

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

3d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Divisional Director to support its OASAS, HUD, and OTDA-funded programs. The Divisional Director assists the Associate Vice President with the administration, oversight, and evaluation of residential and community-based programs. The role oversees an array of OMH, OASAS, OTDA, and HUD-funded programs in Onondaga, Madison, and Monroe Counties, assists with the Division’s continuous quality improvement process and new program development, and serves as administrative backup to the Associate Vice President. The Director oversees and evaluates clinical practice, supports effective and compliant program operations, supervises assigned program staff, and leads quality assurance and improvement activities. The position also contributes to service planning and development, staff orientation and development, recruitment, performance evaluation, program licensure and certification, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or Social Work is preferred.
Five years of experience, including two years in an administrative and supervisory role demonstrating progressive responsibility and accountability.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation.
Cultural competence; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to read and interpret regulations; strong verbal and written communication; sound knowledge of clinical practice; initiative, sound judgment, industry, and comprehensive understanding of staff procedures.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NYS AIDS Institute, NYS OMH, DSS, and OASAS compliance issues.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Associate Vice President, oversee, evaluate, and inform clinical practice within the division to support a sound clinical foundation and desired program and client outcomes.
Develop, maintain, evaluate, and improve assigned programs to support high-quality, effective, and efficient treatment and service delivery; provide administrative oversight and consultation.
Take responsibility for licensure and/or certification of respective programs and participate in the funding application process.
Supervise supervisors and staff of assigned programs; coordinate and participate in staff meetings and individual supervisory conferences.
Lead the quality assurance and quality improvement process for assigned programs and prepare reports and process-improvement recommendations for division programs.
Participate in Utilization Review as assigned.
Participate in planning and development of existing and new behavioral healthcare services and recommend program or facility modifications as necessary.
Be responsible for the Division in the Associate Vice President’s absence.
Ensure initial staff orientation and ongoing development planning.
Initiate personnel recruitment and participate in staff selection; provide supervision and annual performance evaluations.
Assist the Associate Vice President in maintaining a regular system of inspection of clinical records, progress reports, and service plans to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements and sound clinical practice.