Assistant Program Director Jobs

Inclusively is partnering with a social services organization to hire a Assistant Program Director.

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Position Overview

Salary: $75,000/annually - $80,000//annually

Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207

J Train - Van Siclen Avenue

C Train - Van Siclen Avenue

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Under the supervision of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will provide supervision to Respite Peer Specialist and Senior Peer specialist and coordinate the day-to-day operation including promoting the safety, well-being and guests comfort. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Regional Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Program, Guests and Staff by reporting damages and necessary upgrades in a timely manner and inform the Program director of any concerns.
• Coordinates weekly Utilization reviews with the management team and submit report and recommendations to The Program Director and Regional Director.
• Responsible for coordination with referring provider as needed.
• Familiar with OMH regulations and scope.
• Complete staff timesheet weekly and approve vacation and time off requests, when needed
• Establish connections with MCO’s regrading notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharged clinicals for Crisis Residential stay.
• On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
• Review policies bi-monthly to ensure program compliance
• In the absence of The Program Director, The Assistant program Director is responsible for completion of guest’s service plans and overseeing all daily operations.
• May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.
• Prepares reports such as billing, physical plant reports, food and supplies order report and service authorization report .
• Secure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements.
• Ensure completion of utilization reviews, guest surveys, community meetings, outreaches, food and supplies order, fire drills, progress notes, follow-ups, supervisions, outreaches, chart reviews and accurate documentation is done by all staff members, maintaining the program audit ready.
• Participates in Guest’s discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning.
• May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.
• Ensure daily operations are managed and staff workflow meets the Program’s requirements.
• Participates in team meetings to ensure guest’s safety planning, goal attainment, collateral contact and discharge planning for each guest to ensure their wellness.
• Provide staff trainings and in-services as needed to promote job effectiveness and performance.
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Program director, including any problems, proposals for changes in policies, program design, guest reviews and bed utilization reports.
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• Provides direct supervision of all program staff and report necessary follow ups to the Program Director.

Additional duties as requested

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)
• Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr program
• Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children and adults.
• BSW/BS degree with minimal five years of management experience working in a social service or behavioral health
• Ability to review clinical notes within appropriate timelines
• Experience working with children/youth and /or Families
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and/ or weekends
• Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-Occurring disorder.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Strong leadership abilities and skills
• Cultural Competence
• Masters in Social work/Counseling

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person