Vocational Program Director

Dungarvin • North Brunswick Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Program Director is responsible for the coordination and management of one vocational site (day program). The primary areas of responsibility for this individual include assuring all aspects of the day program are efficiently and fully developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored. This role will also be responsible for hiring and supervising the highest quality of direct support professionals, acting as a primary role model for staff by providing structure, guidance, feedback, and training. The Vocational Program Director ensures that the overall vocational operation including the medical, financial and maintenance aspects of the site, meet or exceed established service level requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, program continuity, individual community involvement/integration, health/nutrition, family involvement, individual finances and educational/vocational programs. This position is a mixture of both direct care and supervisory duties. Personnel management and program coordination including but not limited to assuring they complete orientation, and ongoing training. Monitor all aspects of the program including but not limited to developing individual goals and plans, implementing the program. Assure coordination and management of the overall operations, medical, financial and maintenance aspects of the programs, through guiding and directing the designee of the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in human services.
• Prior experience managing a vocational program serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities required.
• Must be responsible, mature, flexible and have good decision-making, time management and communication skills.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a fee-for-service environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of one vocational site (day program).
• Assuring all aspects of the day program are efficiently and fully developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored.
• Hiring and supervising direct support professionals.
• Providing structure, guidance, feedback, and training to staff.
• Ensuring the overall vocational operation (medical, financial, maintenance) meets or exceeds established service level requirements.
• Overseeing program continuity, individual community involvement/integration, health/nutrition, family involvement, individual finances, and educational/vocational programs.
• Personnel management and program coordination, including orientation and ongoing training.
• Monitoring all aspects of the program, including developing individual goals and plans and implementing the program.
• Coordinating and managing the overall operations, medical, financial, and maintenance aspects of the programs.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager