Program Director

WelbeHealth•Newark, NJ

9h•$145,399 - $191,926

About The Position

At WelbeHealth, we unlock the full potential of seniors by providing the support and resources they need to be happy, healthy, and as independent as possible so they can remain in their own homes. Our biggest contributions to their independence are the clinical and non-clinical services we provide at our day centers. The Program Director, reporting to the Executive Director, oversees critical PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) functions that include, but are not limited to, nutrition, social work, day center, personal care services, scheduling, and participant experience. In addition, the Program Director is accountable for developing and maintaining a high-functioning Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as health admin, health care management, nursing administration, gerontology, social work, business administration; five (5) or more years of relevant management experience may be substituted; master’s degree preferred
Professional experience in a relevant field such as nursing, social work, psychology, or recreational/occupational/physical therapy, with demonstrated competence in working with frail elderly living at home required
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity, managing a senior health care program, outpatient clinic, or healthcare facility
Multi-disciplinary management experience (nursing, social work, rehab)
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter

Nice To Haves

Value-based care preferred
CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Manage critical PACE functions including, but not limited to, hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring staff, and ensuring clear and effective workflows
Develop, plan, and facilitate an effective IDT and other participant-care related meetings, ensuring that they are organized and engaging, and that follow-up items are documented and tracked
Effectively oversee staff within their reporting structure to drive quality care and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and key regulatory requirements
Collaborate to achieve high participant outcomes with shared participant services, including but not limited to, home care, home health, transportation, central call center support, and utilization management
Oversee the WelbeHealth program site, supplies and equipment management, which includes monitoring and coordinating all ongoing maintenance and vendor oversight