Program Director

Company: Mercy Retirement & Care Center
Location: Daly City
Posted on: February 13, 2021

Job Description:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing ( www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com ) has been engaged to lead a search for a new Program Director for our client, a well-known local nonprofit organization--in San Mateo County. Overview
The agency has over 40 years of experience in providing community-based support services for older adults with mental health, physical and developmental disabilities to assist them in achieving their goals to improve quality of life. The Program Director primarily is responsible for the operation of a program, that provides rehabilitation services to severely mentally ill individuals who need support while they progress towards accomplishing their life goals. The duties of this role include but are not limited to: clinical oversight; quality assurance; and ensuring that the program achieves and maintains excellence and meets outcome objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership -- Provide clinical leadership to the staff, assure excellence of the quality of care provided by the program, and ensure that the program is provided in accordance with the principles of social rehabilitation -- Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff in a timely manner and as necessary and ensure that all program staff members receive one-to-one supervision at least monthly in addition to written evaluations on an annual basis -- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with County staff and other system providers, and actively participate in meetings that affect the program -- Oversee the coordination and evaluation of all client referrals to the program and the management of admissions and discharges -- Oversee the development of client treatment plans and other charting documentation, including initial assessments, admission and discharge summaries, and progress notes -- Ensure that all staff members are trained relevant to the needs of their positions and those of regulatory and funding agencies -- Represent the Program and the agency as assigned to ensure a positive and caring public image, as well as appropriate visibility, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness -- Participate in Senior Leadership and Leadership Team meetings, including discussions regarding agency-wide program development and operation and emerging issues that may affect client care or the agency in general -- Model respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationships with all individuals served and employed -- Assist in the development of the program budget -- Identify needs for new services and gaps in existing services, advocate for their development, and participate in the implementation of new services as assigned -- Participate in the activities of professional affiliation organizations, as assigned -- Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment the agency strives to promote within the workplace; through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures Coordination/Organization -- Ensure that medical record documentation meets the requirements of all applicable standards and regulations and that all records are properly maintained, stored, and kept confidential -- Ensure that client treatment and rehabilitation is coordinated among all those involved, including therapists, other providers, and family members -- Ensure that Case Managers and other staff members are properly scheduled to work so that all shifts are covered and client needs are met -- Ensure that medical record documentation in the program meets the requirements of all applicable standards and regulations and that all records are properly maintained, stored, and kept confidential -- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and the policies and procedures of the agency, participating in program reviews of regulatory entities when necessary -- Ensure that the Program office environment is clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable at all times -- Ensure that the Program's vehicles are properly maintained and serviced and that staff members are properly trained and oriented to their use -- Participate in the emergency on-call rotation and provide ongoing on-call support to Case Managers in need of consultation while providing on-call response -- Monitor the monthly financial reports of the Program to assure that expenditures stay within budget and that revenues are properly expended -- Maintain and safeguard client monthly allowance accounts, petty cash funds and program funds -- Ensure compliance with all personnel policies and procedures and applicable laws and the timely and accurate completion of employee time sheets, payroll change forms, etc. Requirements -- MA/MS degree in related field is required. Licensed MFT or LCSW strongly preferred -- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory, administrative and leadership role in a mental health service-providing agency -- Demonstrated knowledge of CARF accreditation process -- Experience working with severely mentally ill or developmentally disabled adults -- Experience successfully managing operating budgets -- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation, ACT Model, Full Service Partnership, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing is a plus Special Requirements -- This position will require frequent driving so maintaining a valid CA driver license, reliable personal automobile, a clean driving record, and current insurance as required by law are essential job requirements -- A personal cell phone with reliable service and, if applicable, a data plan to use for business purposes -- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and agency practices -- TB clearance and physical exam post-offer, pre-employment -- May be required to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification The opportunity to work for an organization with a phenomenal mission, positive team-oriented work environment and a competitive salary plus robust benefits package! About Our Search Firm
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning staffing firm. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms on the West Coast. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com, or in the 2010-2020 Business Times list of top staffing firms. Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider committed to not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief. We are committed to the principals of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. Apply For This Job

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