QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required.
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Five or more years of management experience in human services required.
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Five or more years working with individuals with physical/intellectual disabilities.
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Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Therap electronic client data base.
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Ability to exercise sound, professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
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Commitment to follow implementing agency policy and supervise staff to adhere to policies.
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Ability to function effectively as part of a senior level administrative team.
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Valid Connecticut Driver's license and eligibility for Network, Inc.'s auto insurance.
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Obtain and maintain all required certifications including First Aid, CPR, PMT, Annual In-service and Medication Certification.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
The Program Director reports directly to the Executive Director for all aspects of the following job responsibilities. Also develops and maintains relationships with the following:
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Program Managers and Assistants
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Educational Instructors
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Main Office Administrative Staff
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Senior Management Team
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Clinical Team
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Residents
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DDS Case Managers
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Healthcare Consultants
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Community (neighbors, etc.)
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Residents' family members/guardians
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Regulatory Agencies
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Director shall have the following responsibilities:
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Supervises and evaluates assigned Program Managers.
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Directly oversees assigned programs. High visibility in the programs is required.
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Conducts regular and on-going meetings with Managers as needed.
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Assures implementation of all state and agency regulations and standards within their programs.
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Responsible for program licensing and plans of correction.
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Develops, implements and coordinates all emergency notification and action plans.
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Conducts unannounced audits on their assigned programs.
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Represents the agency in a professional manner at all times.
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Assists in development of policies and procedures.
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Processes incident reports received including 255 and 255M incident reports.
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Coordinates disciplinary issues with the Human Resources Director.
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Responsible to complete State reports including URR packets as needed.
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Attends IP' s and six month reviews.
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Provide oversight, review and timely feedback to Managers of required program documentation.
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Maintains contact with Executive Director on emergency issues as required.
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Monitoring of assigned program staffing budgets.
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Processes incident reports received.
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Assists in development of agency policies.
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Participate in the interviewing of Program Managers.
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Review State QSR reports and ensure timely follow through for open items.
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Take after business hours calls and to be On-Call every other weekend.
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Serve on agency committees including fund raising events.
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Expected to improve services and to bring in community resources for programming.
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Carries out other responsibilities as required and assigned.
