Temporary Program Director - (CCI)

Amity Foundation•Tehachapi, CA

8h•$93,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the program, and indirectly supervising all staff. This position develops, interprets, and administers policies and procedures governing the program, and administers appropriate strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. The Program Director is responsible for the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program services.

Requirements

As Program Director you must meet ONE of the following minimum requirements:
A Masterâs degree in a social service-related field and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program; OR
A Bachelorâs degree in a social service-related field and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program; OR
An Associateâs degree in a social service-related field and at least four (4) years of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program; OR
Six (6) years of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program.
Possess AOD/SUDT Certification from an accredited certifying organization recognized by DHCS. (Licensed professionals, including licensed physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, professional clinical counselor, marriage and family therapist, and registered associates are exempt from this requirement).
Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP operating functions is essential.
Understand an array of treatment models, and maintain a current awareness of trends and emerging issues among institutional programs
Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access.
Within specified contract timeframes, personnel file shall document evidence of participation in the following trainings:
Organizational and Institutional Faculty Orientation (attend first available CDCR institutional orientation training)
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis (TB) test
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Trauma-Informed Care
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Confidentiality (Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR, Part 2)
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (Title 45 CFR, Part 164)
Signed acknowledgement of Drug Free Workplace policy
Signed CDCR Prison Rape Elimination Policy (PREA) form
Highly competent in organizational leadership and contract compliance.
Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement requirements, reporting timeframes and/or procedure changes as indicated by CDCR.
Ability to effectively supervise and train a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.
Ensure that excellence and integrity are applied to professional responsibilities in order to provide optimal services to participants.
Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations.
Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
Participate in community building activities as appropriate to position.
Protect program participantsâ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards program participants and staff.
Model professionalism, effective work habits and responsible living.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in an SUDT Program

Responsibilities

Overall administrative responsibility to ensure service delivery meets organizational standards and contractual obligations.
On-site presence for an average of 40 working hours per week during program hours Monday through Friday, with the exception of vacation, sick leave, meetings, trainings, or State holidays, with sufficient notice given to institution staff by email.
Available by cell phone one (1) hour prior and one (1) hour after and throughout programming hours.
Effective weekly communication with PA regarding program implementation, contract monitoring and compliance.
Secure appropriate approvals from PA and CCIII when ordering supplies and equipment.
Work collaboratively with CCIII and institution staff in planning, direction, and coordination of all program related activities.
Provide current monthly schedules to PA, CCIII and other CDCR staff indicating OMCP Mentor assignment.
Responsible for overall supervision and oversight of all contract staff.
Implement appropriate strategies for recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
Responsible for fiscal monitoring of expenditures.
Responsible for implementation of systems and monitoring techniques to assure Agreement compliance.
Ensure contract staff compliance with CDCR policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institution staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.