Regional Director of Program Services

Momentum is hiring a Regional Director of Program Services to oversee the day-to-day operations of Momentum's service lines. As the Regional Director of Program Services, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects of placement for individuals being provided with new services. Ensure compliance with licensing interpretive guidelines and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Responsible for ensuring program operations are cost effective, promoting positive outcomes, and overseeing the health and safety of all people supported participating in Momentum’s programs. And act as a Momentum ambassador and effective liaison between persons supported receiving services, families, the community, and other agencies such as regional centers, and Housing & Urban Development (HUD) apartments.

Benefits (Full-time):

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)

Regional Director of Program Services Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises Administrators and other assigned team members, and completes annual performance evaluations in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with program and service guidelines and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Develops, implements, and/or amends program designs, as required
• Networks with responsible agencies and other appropriate groups with a goal of maximizing occupancy in all service lines
• Ensures Finance Department is provided all relevant information to help keep budget, rate, census, vendor, and licensing information current, so all information represents the most accurate and sound picture of operations fiscal practices
• Works with Finance Team, including CFO and local administration, in budget development, fiscal monitoring, and timely completion of documents related to census, billing data, appropriate revenue opportunities
• Collaborates with the Development Department on strategies and projects, as needed, to forward the mission of the organizations
• Consistently models commitment and accountability when interacting with family members and friends of persons supported to facilitate positive interactions and the well-being of the persons supported
• Contributes to the online family communication portal in collaboration with and facilitated by the Program Coordinator
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Therapists and Program Assistants, drawing on Human Resources, as required
• Provides and assists with weekly supervision and coaching to the program team, as needed
• Provides direct support to model standard of services and to maintain critical ratio due to unexpected employee absence, as needed
• Assists in managing disciplinary issues for staff, in collaboration with Human Resources, as needed
• Oversees departmental payroll tasks, including employee maintenance documents, timely submission of timecards, and other required payroll-related documents
• Works with Payroll, Human Resources, and accounting staff, as required, to process employee status changes, including promotions, terminations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet departments and/or business needs

Regional Director of Program Services Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field, highly preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, required
• Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role, required

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effectively manages employees and regularly provides constructive feedback, as well as celebrates successes
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and organizations
• Competent in multiple technology platforms including, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Possess a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity, and full community inclusion
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; and upholds organizational values

Requirements:

• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and clean driving record

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.