Day Habilitation - Assistant Program Director

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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and oversight to each program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision to direct reports, complete annual evaluations.
• Oversee the fiscal operation of the programs within regulatory and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain the programs within budgetary guidelines. Monitor reports of operation and assist with budget preparation.
• Collaborate with program management and Human Resources to manage the candidate selection workflow process.
• Interview and hire staff in collaboration with program leadership; ensure completion of evaluations within agency guidelines.
• Collaborate in identifying potential candidates for admission, screening, and placement of individuals.
• Participate in workgroups and committees within the agency as well as within the wider provider networks.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date confidential resident files, personnel files, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure maintenance of physical plant in collaboration with the Building Manager.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop long-range planning and field building.
• Ensure provision of on-going staff development and training; encourage professional growth for staff.
• Ensure reporting of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command; ensure notification to oversight agencies as per policy and procedure.
• Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and timely billing in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD regulations.
• Supervise and oversee payroll; ensure completion and submission within requisite timeframes.
• Serve as liaison with families, providing support and assistance as requested or needed.
• Maintain close relationships with DDRO / OPWDD; cognizant of changes in regulatory practice and ensure communication to program staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree; MSW preferred.
• Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities
• Computer literate.
• Has a valid NYS Driver’s License
• RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Interact with city and state agencies and other providers in a variety of forums; maintain relationships with families and correspondents;

provide supervision and mentoring in a positive and supportive manner.

In addition, must possess the following characteristics :

• Is a team player.
• Has a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and individuals within the organization.
• Possesses a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forges a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Is able to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
19 days ago