Senior Director - Conway

Pediatrics Plus Website•Conway, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider committed to helping children succeed through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the developmental preschool, therapy, and ABA programs at the site, building Pediatrics Plus’s culture, and ensuring excellence in service. They oversee all aspects of the site operations including preschool and therapy enrollment, leadership of team members, management of systems and processes at the site level, compliance to all state-mandated guidelines, revenue/expenses, and health and safety.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders.
Knowledge of various funding source guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Must be able to work with clients birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
Ability to function independently in all aspects, including project identification, evaluation, contract negotiations, and coordination.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
Computer skills including keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
Ability to represent the company in a confident, persuasive, and positive manner.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
In-depth knowledge of operational, clinical and referral development systems.
Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or therapy related field.
3+ years of successful experience in a classroom setting working with developmentally at-risk children and/or broad clinical experience.
Comfortable around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals (if working at a Farm location).

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to the developmental preschool, therapy, and ABA programs.
Build Pediatrics Plus’s culture and ensure excellence in service.
Oversee all aspects of site operations including preschool and therapy enrollment.
Lead team members and manage systems and processes at the site level.
Ensure compliance with all state-mandated guidelines, revenue/expenses, and health and safety.
Lead by example and ensure the Pediatrics Plus culture is reinforced in all decision-making.
Lead daily huddles for priority setting, obstacle identification, and team member support.
Lead site retention efforts to retain quality team members.
Oversee the direction of the preschool program, therapy, and ABA operations, focusing on therapeutic/developmental aspects, collaboration, and family engagement.
Oversee all aspects of team member management including hiring, terminations, corrective actions, performance reviews, position placements, promotions, and training.
Oversee all annual themes, ensuring they are actively promoted and reinforced.
Ensure compliance with Arkansas Childcare Licensing, AR Medicaid EIDT, governing agencies, audits, and company compliance requests.
Provide oversight and leadership to team member management to promote leadership growth and site development, including one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
Provide oversight and compliance with all aspects of the preschool and therapy budget, including revenue, expenses, and payroll.
Oversee developmental preschool enrollment and therapy caseload management.
Make decisions and oversee the discharge process for clients.
Maintain quality assurance through provided measures.
Ensure all HR functions are completed accurately and timely, maintaining adequate communication with HR.
Oversee and handle site-related people issues, including coaching, warnings, development plans, and terminations.
Attend and represent the site in designated organizational, leadership, and clinical program line meetings.
Assist with marketing events, doctor visits, and other marketing avenues.
Handle parent complaints or concerns and escalate if warranted.
Ensure completion of site metrics to understand current status and identify needs to meet targets.
Attend local business functions and build relationships with local businesses and community influencers.
Demonstrate understanding of the local Lead program and serve as a representative.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with leader.
May perform other related and non-related duties as assigned.