What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Cornucopia Adult & Family Services?
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Job Summary:
Responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and management of the Adult Day Services Program, Family Living, and three supported living homes. Provides a link between the participant, family members/caregivers, and other providers. Traces the interaction of the participant from initial referral to discharge or other placement, in conjunction and Service Coordinator.
Desired Job Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related Human Service field. Must have two (5) years recent experience working with elderly adults and/or adults with disabilities. Must demonstrate abilities in the performance of administrative duties, case management, and advocacy. Must successfully pass a criminal background check and must not have any DWI arrests and/or convictions within the last five (5) years. Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License and have proof of minimum, mandatory automobile insurance. Must be free from communicable diseases. Cornucopia ADS, Inc. is a drug free workplace.
Title: Program Director
Full-time
- Directs and coordinates all services of the Adult Day Services Program and supported living homes, including supervision of Service Coordinators and Floor Supervisor/Lead Direct Support Staff.
- Monitors the implementation of all Adult Day Services Program guidelines and requirements as outlined by the State Licensing Bureau and contracts through the NM Department of Health and Bernalillo County Social Services and other public and private sector entities.
- Assists with and monitors compliance with fire codes, safety and sanitation standards.
- Conducts and documents monthly fire drills in conjunction with Safety Officer.
- Plans and conducts program staff meetings to review the participants’ goals, behavior and status with regard to the Adult Day Services Program and DD Waiver clients.
- Provides personnel management and supervision of Service Coordinators and Lead Support Staff.
- Provides individual, group, and/or family support meetings with the participants and their families.
- Conducts regular family educational meetings and facilitates support groups as needed.
- Maintains accurate and up to date participant records and case files.
- Maintains positive working relationships with other service providers.
- Maintains complete waiting and referral lists in conjunction with the Service Coordinators.
- Makes appropriate referrals as needed. 2
- Works with Service Coordinators on all evaluations and follow up referrals on initial intake assessments, completes all intake documentation, opens case records/files for new participants.
- Develops Individual Service Plan (ISP) within thirty (30) days of admission to the program.
- Completes all required documentation and certifications required to determine eligibility by the CYFD or other funding sources and submits/completes these in a timely manner.
- Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with staff, participants, caregivers, family members and the community in general.
- Provides program support as needed to maintain the 1:5 staff to participant ratio, including, but not limited to transportation, therapeutic activities and direct care services.
- Must be able to respond effectively to participant and caregiver crisis situations.
- Provides for and/or arranges, transportation and accompaniment to participants and family members for medical, social, legal or other needed services when necessary.
- Reviews the medications and logs with Service Coordinators to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinates students and volunteers along with the HR Administrator.
- Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Must participate in forty (40) hours of initial orientation training as determined by Cornucopia, Inc. and forty (40) hours yearly thereafter.
- Maintains confidentiality of all participants and their families.
- Performs other duties as directed.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000