Residential Program Director

Overview Oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of specified programs. Ensure proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources. Ensure programs meet the quality standards and provide value to the public. Responsibilities The essentialjob duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: Directs and manages the activities of program staff. Hire staff appropriate to the position. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving operational and financial goals. Manages staff performance. Provide direction, training, and coaching; implement recognition and rewards programs; conduct performance planning and review sessions; provide guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary. Ensures that the intake of prospective persons served is completed in a timely, professional manner; arrange and perform intake procedures, conduct initial assessment of persons’served appropriateness for program. Provides supervision and direction to program staff regarding treatment/support plans and interventions, including rehabilitative strategies and techniques. Assist Managers in completing comprehensive assessment for persons served. Participate in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning. Provides outreach and create environments in which family, friends, and established relationships of the person served can be fostered. Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served. Fosters teamwork and leadership in work groups. Provides staff with new and updated policies and directives. Responsible for the quality and timely completion of all clinical, recordkeeping, and service/support/action plans and documents for persons served. Ensures compliance with all internal quality and external licensing, certification and accreditation standards and regulations, as well as program specific policies and procedures. Assists in the development of, and manage adherence to, program budgets. Ensures collection of program fees and service delivery data. Represents Vinfen in professional, trade, regulatory, and funding source organizations; participate in committees, meetings, and other activities, as requested. Serves as a resource for program staff, family and friends of persons served, neighbors, public officials, and other providers. Manages adverse events (such as medication occurrences, physical restraints, and other critical incidents); ensure plans and corrective actions are implemented and reported. Responds to internal and external data collection and reporting requests. Ensures program quality and achievement of goals and objective, as well as managing quality improvements. Provides on-call back up and on-site support and intervention when necessary. Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy. Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols. Maintains and enhances staff’s knowledge of human services issues, trends, and techniques. Ensures maintenance and safety of physical sites. Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of human services relative to current assignment Knowledge of operations management procedures and practices Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles Knowledge of organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources Knowledge of available equipment, therapies and service providers Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices Knowledge of participatory planning techniques Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques Knowledge of decision-making processes and ability to communicate same Ability to provide leadership and team management to staff Ability to balance many competing priorities Ability to make independent judgments and decisions Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment Knowledge of financial management practices in human service organizations Knowledge of documentation requirements About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees): A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week). My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical Requirements: A minimum of three years’ experience in progressively responsible human services functions, of which two years have been in a supervisory capacity. Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver'slicense for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver'sscreening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Abilityto sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Required Certifications: CPR is required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid is required within two weeks of hireMAP is required within 150 days of hireSafety Care is required within 90 days of hireNETOther training, as assigned Pay Range USD $60,372.50 - USD $60,372.50 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vinfen