Weekend Program Manager
About The Position
The Weekend Program Manager supervises and coordinates program staff and patient activities, supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of program services. This is an on-site position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The role supports program operations and care delivery, including developing and implementing treatment or care plans, conducting routine assessments and treatment within the program’s scope, maintaining patient records, and ensuring that workflows meet program objectives and applicable protocols, regulations, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements. The manager also contributes to staff selection, training, and assessment; provides education and consultation; and may support program promotion, community outreach, and patient transportation as required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience working with the facility’s population. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human services field and at least one year of supervisory experience are preferred. A state- and specialty-appropriate counselor or therapist license is required where applicable. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire. A valid driver’s license and first-aid certification may be required depending on the facility or state.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience working with the facility’s population.
- Licensed counselor or therapist, as required by the state and area of clinical expertise.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire.
- Valid driver’s license if required by the facility.
- First-aid certification may be required based on the state or facility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human services field.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate program staff and patient activities.
- Assist with developing and implementing operating policies and procedures, ensuring workflows align with program objectives, protocols, regulations, and standards, and that operations meet environmental, safety, and infection-control requirements.
- Develop and implement treatment or care plans and maintain patient charts and records.
- Provide routine assessments and treatment, including clinical procedures, as required and within the program’s parameters.
- Assist with staff selection, training, and assessment, and provide feedback for performance reviews when applicable.
- Educate patients, families, staff, and other practitioners within the area of specialty.
- Serve as a liaison and provide consultation regarding issues, regulations, and standards within the area of specialty.
- May participate in plans to market and promote program services to the target population.
- Provide community outreach in the clinical specialty area when appropriate.
- May provide transportation as required.
- Guide and direct staff and foster mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
- Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other assigned functions and tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
