SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the management and supervision of their assigned programs.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required.
• Five or more years of management experience in human services required.
• Five or more years working with individuals with physical/intellectual disabilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Therap electronic client data base.
• Ability to exercise sound, professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to follow implementing agency policy and supervise staff to adhere to policies.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a senior level administrative team.
• Valid Connecticut Driver's license and eligibility for Network, Inc.'s auto insurance.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications including First Aid, CPR, PMT, Annual In-service and Medication Certification.

 WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

The Program Director reports directly to the Executive Director for all aspects of the following job responsibilities. Also develops and maintains relationships with the following:

• Program Managers and Assistants
• Educational Instructors
• Main Office Administrative Staff
• Senior Management Team
• Clinical Team
• Residents
• DDS Case Managers
• Healthcare Consultants
• Community (neighbors, etc.)
• Residents' family members/guardians
• Regulatory Agencies

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Director shall have the following responsibilities:

• Supervises and evaluates assigned Program Managers.
• Directly oversees assigned programs. High visibility in the programs is required.
• Conducts regular and on-going meetings with Managers as needed.
• Assures implementation of all state and agency regulations and standards within their programs.
• Responsible for program licensing and plans of correction.
• Develops, implements and coordinates all emergency notification and action plans.
• Conducts unannounced audits on their assigned programs.
• Represents the agency in a professional manner at all times.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures.
• Processes incident reports received including 255 and 255M incident reports.
• Coordinates disciplinary issues with the Human Resources Director.
• Responsible to complete State reports including URR packets as needed.
• Attends IP' s and six month reviews.
• Provide oversight, review and timely feedback to Managers of required program documentation.
• Maintains contact with Executive Director on emergency issues as required.
• Monitoring of assigned program staffing budgets.
• Processes incident reports received.
• Assists in development of agency policies.
• Participate in the interviewing of Program Managers.
• Review State QSR reports and ensure timely follow through for open items.
• Take after business hours calls and to be On-Call every other weekend.
• Serve on agency committees including fund raising events.
• Expected to improve services and to bring in community resources for programming.
• Carries out other responsibilities as required and assigned.