What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Advocates?
Overview
Starting Salary: $67,600
The Program Director is responsible for the successful oversight and management of the clinical, budgetary and business operations of a residential cluster. This role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and facilitates the delivery of quality services, staff supervision and development and adherence to policies.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
Are you ready to make a difference ?
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Shift Details
This position would support programs in Brookline, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Upton.
Responsibilities
Starting Salary: $67,600
The Program Director is responsible for the successful oversight and management of the clinical, budgetary and business operations of a residential cluster. This role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and facilitates the delivery of quality services, staff supervision and development and adherence to policies.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
Are you ready to make a difference ?
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Shift Details
This position would support programs in Brookline, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Upton.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and direct guidance to Program Managers and their staff, providing on-call coverage as needed. Organize staffing volumes and responsibilities to provide successful and well planned person-centered services.
- Supervise, motivate, empower, and collaboratively work toward improving job performance of program staff. Practice periodic employee reviews, provide feedback, constructive criticism and guidance regarding best practices.
- Manage administrative processes and budgets in consultation with internal and external departments and organizations.
- Lead and attend meetings for the purpose of education, skill growth, team planning, evaluating and improving program functions.
- Monitor individual support plans (ISPs) to ensure they are person-centered and support the individual’s life goals and ensure that clinical services are accessible when needed. Perform appropriate interventions, which may include physical intervention, in the event of a member crisis.
- Master’s Degree in related field; or Bachelor’s Degree in relate field and a minimum of six years’ experience. Must hold two years’ supervisory experience.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and thrive in a fast-paced team setting.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Salary : $67,600