Foster Care Program Director

Sevita•Springfield, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of an Area Director or Regional Director, manages the day to day operations of ARY services program(s) and assigned triad teams providing services within a community or small geographic area with combined revenues of approximately $1 to $3 million. Ensures quality of services delivered and compliance with regulatory requirements. Manages, hires, trains, and schedules two or more full time staff and ensures a positive work environment for all employees.

Requirements

Master's Degree preferred
In MD CFS, requires Master's Degree in Social Work
Bachelor's degree and two to three years of related experience in the Human Services field preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements
Other education and experience as required by state
Licensure as required by state.
For AZ Behavioral Health programs must meet BHT requirements
For MD CFS, requires LCSW-C with MD Board of Social Examiners, Board Certified Supervisor Approval
Medication Management Certification per state requirements
Mandatory Reporter Certification per state requirements
Other training and/or certification per state requirements and/or service line
Travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Manages the day to day operations of one to four programs with 10 to 25 individuals in a community or small geographic area with combined revenues of approximately $1 to $3 million.
Manages, hires, trains, and schedules staff.
Responsible for the financial performance of individual programs; completes purchasing of program supplies; and reviews and submits billing compliance documentation.
Implements program core growth strategy to maintain or increase census, maximizes utilization and occupancy percentages and assists with new start development as appropriate.
Maintains and fosters relations with case managers and referral agents; lobbies on behalf of individuals receiving services as appropriate.
Maintains and fosters relations with individuals receiving services, families and guardians; implements individual’s satisfaction enhancement plans as appropriate.
Oversees program quality enhancement and develops individual program plans; coordinates Network standards, licensing requirements and individuals supported needs; reviews and submits incident reports.
Implements program incident management protocols; ensures timely incident reporting and implementation of corrective action.
Oversees program implementation of health and safety programs for individuals receiving services and employees.
Maintains program compliance with Network and regulatory standards for clean, neat, safe living and working environments; assures pleasant, age-appropriate, well-decorated home-like residential living environments; and notifies maintenance personnel of items requiring attention.
Provides leadership including direct supervision of Home Managers, Program Coordinators, Nursing personnel and Direct Support Professionals; implements Network employee practices; implements program safety and workers’ compensation programs; recommends and assists with involuntary terminations and written warnings; provides employee orientation and training.
Maintains licensing and compliance for program services and supports; assures timely and accurate program documentation; implements Network compliance plan; reviews correction orders; and implements compliance plans.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.