Head of Programme Management

The Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Manager (IPR Manager) is responsible for the facilitation, operation and growth of the Successful Living IPR program using the IPR Boston Model as a basis for curriculum. This position will assist individuals 18 years and older having a chronic mental illness diagnosis to “Choose, Get, and Keep” a life changing goal in their “Living, Learning, Working, or Social” environments. This is a salaried position with no expected overtime. The schedule is typically M-F, 8am-4pm, but it can include some nights and weekends as necessary.

Facilitation of group cohort programming for IPR participants.

Maintain all appropriate documentation to meet the IPR, Behavioral Health Iowa Administrative Code of Chapter 24 credentialing requirements and all state, federal, agency guidelines.

Strategic Planning; Participate in subcommittee(s) and any additional training as assigned.

Continually develop IPR practitioners towards becoming stronger professionals, cross-training across individual participants, cohorts and administrative duties.

Provide IPR training for new staff and ongoing training for all IPR staff.

Maintain a minimum of participating clients in the IPR program to support 40-cohort-hours per week per FT IPR Practitioner and 20-cohort-hours per week for IPR Manager, with each client participant maintaining 4-8 billable hours per week in individual and group programming.

Assure consistency of client programming by attaining approval of clients’ Notification of Decisions (NOD’s), renewed every 60 days.

Maintain fiscal solvency and self-sustainability of IPR program by reviewing financials with supervisor at least monthly and addressing plans as needed while maintaining ethical standards and positive relations with clients, staff, funders and collaterals.

Develop connections with Managed Care Organizations, East Central Region and funders in facilitating client programming and funding.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, including fiscal accountability.

Prompt, professional and responsive communication with clients, fellow staff, supervisor, telephonic, electronic, written missive (in writing, face-to-face).

Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Dress, personal appearance, and manner of behavior must reflect a professional image.

Responsible for direct supervision of all IPR staff.

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field.

IPR Certified training and maintain any other required IPR training - IPR certification will be provided if not previously attained.

Previous program management experience.

Pass multiple background checks, including but not limited to dependent adult/child abuse and criminal background check and driving records check.

Maintain valid driver’s license and reliable, privately insured car, as well as insurability with agency insurance requirements.

Adaptability to changing requirements and protocols of governmental agencies and designees and revised agency policies.

Ability to effectively manage a departmental budget.

Basic computer literacy.

Successful Living offers bonuses and a competitive benefits package to all staff members.

• 200 Sign-on Bonus (paid after successful completion of probationary period)
• 500-$750 Referral Bonus (paid after successful completion of referred staff’s probation period)

Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Day

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage Reimbursement

Staff Development & Training

Full-time benefit

#