1147 Minnesota Avenue

San Jose, CA 95125

(408)-971-9363

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY

Live Oak Adult Day Services provides a quality day program to enhance the lives of frail, dependent seniors and to provide respite for their caregivers. Each day program serves up to 20 seniors/day and has a staff team of 4. To this end, the Program Director plans, provides and evaluates activities based upon the needs, abilities and interests of the clients of Live Oak and consistent with the goals and policies of this agency.

HOURS AND SALARY RANGE

The position hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is a full-time salaried position which includes paid vacation and sick time, along with optional medical and dental benefits. Salary range is $46,000 to $55,000 dependent on education level and previous experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume responsibilities for the oversight of the program and program staff. Under the Executive Director’s guidance, become familiar with and adhere to all Community Care licensing requirements as they relate to client care and supervision in adult day care and assure that Live Oak’s program is consistent with these requirements; including mandate to report abuse and special incidents;

Become familiar with and incorporate into the Live Oak program, wherever practical, the Standards and Guidelines for Adult Day Care as published by the National Council On Aging;

Supervise program staff and provide their annual job performance evaluations.

Assist and advise the Executive Director with regard to the hiring, scheduling and evaluation of the program staff.

Perform in-home and/or onsite evaluative assessments of prospective clients and do appropriate follow-up for enrollment.

Manage the day-to-day operational requirements of the Center including: monitoring of the meal service, maintaining food program supplies, supervision of the facility, oversight of the janitorial needs and supplies. Oversee the security and operation of the physical plant of the Center.

Develop and maintain necessary record keeping systems with regard to client demographics, attendance, medications, diet restrictions, state of health, care plans, etc.

Recruit, conduct orientation and training of program volunteers and assist in the planning for recognition of their work for this agency.

Plan and arrange monthly in-service trainings for program staff on relevant and required topics. Plan and conduct periodic fire and earthquake drills.

Acquire, label, and replenish food, medications and basic supplies adequate for an emergency situation of three days duration.

Become familiar with related services available in the surrounding communities so that appropriate referrals may be provided to the families and clients of Live Oak.

Represent the agency to the public in a professional manner at all times.

Conduct outreach in the community to promote the concept of adult day care and the services of

this agency. These responsibilities may include: speaking engagements, presentations, leading tours of the site, participation in Health Fairs, submission of written information or announcements to the local media and developing contacts and working relationships with other service providers to benefit the clients of Live Oak.

Be willing and able to represent Live Oak at occasional meetings or hearings related to funding for the agency if requested to do so.

Be willing and available to attend staff meetings, program directors’ meetings and meetings with the Executive Director on a regular schedule.

Work closely with and advise the Executive Director regarding program needs, problems, and successes, and work within the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Policies of Live Oak.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

BA or BS degree related to agency program (i.e. Gerontology, Social Services, Psychology, Human Development, Health Sciences, etc.).

Experience and knowledge that provides requisite skills to work with frail elderly persons and their families in a professional capacity and to manage the operations aspects at a Center.

Experience and ability to plan, implement, conduct and evaluate appropriate program activities, Ability to evaluate staff, motivate and manage co-workers, and accept supervision from and work closely with the Executive Director in order to facilitate a smoothly functioning organization.

All applicants must:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age. (2) Obtain clearance from DOJ prior to presence at facility. (3) Obtain "Good" health screening. (4) Obtain negative TB test results, either less than one year before or seven days after employment date. (5) Obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR certification prior to providing any direct care and supervision to clients. (6) Be willing to sign Dependent Adult Physical Abuse Reporting statement.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Executive Director

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $46,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Because we deal with a vulnerable population, all staff are required to be vaccinated and to wear a mask when working closely with clients.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any personal or professional experience working with seniors with mild to moderate dementia!

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person