PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Clinton, SC
The Program Director oversees the Day Services program design and implementation. The Program Director is committed to providing the highest quality of care and supervision of youth being served and ensures that all staff receive training and support.
The Program Director oversees organizational compliance with grants and contracts, manages effective delivery of services, and supervises the Education Director,, Compliance and Training Coordinator, DSP Supervisor and other leaders and / or direct service reports within the program.
Essential Functions :
Oversee the hiring, training, support and supervision of staff. Ensure that all staff are properly trained and given ongoing training opportunities including having a written staff training plan.
Promote teamwork, coordinate the workload of staff, delegate responsibilities and maintain positive staff morale.
- Administer the Department of Social Services policy and procedure related to the scope of work. Ensure appropriate capacity and placement of youth in programs.
- Attend staff meetings to ensure effective and efficient service coordination
- Conduct weekly meetings / follow-up with program leads / supervisors to be updated on clients’ clinical and behavioral needs.
- Work with Compliance and Training Coordinator to ensure policy consistency with contracts regulations.
- Ensure program operations and services are consistent with established agency, state, federal and licensing standards and requirements.
- Maintain, enhance and develop positive relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer and community agencies, employers and individuals.
- Participate in public relations for the program when appropriate.
- Stay up to date on current trends and theories related to the program, while proactively recommending changes to improve practice and effectiveness of service.
- Coordinate vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services.
- Monitor budget by program to ensure fiscal integrity and wise management of financial resources.
- Generate accurate and timely completion and submission of all documentation needed for monthly financial billing and reports.
- Prepare and manage all reporting requirements as stipulated by contracts.
- Conduct random programmatic audits of physical and electronic files to ensure quality of service provision and fulfillment of documentation requirements.
- Perform other duties as requested.