Program Director Scattered Sites - Ithaca, NY (37028)

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Part Time or Contract Program Director – Scattered Site to our team. As the Program Director – Scattered Site you will ensure the safe operation of a 9-bed scattered site residential program for individuals in recovery in compliance with NYS OASAS regulations. Working approximately 15 hours per week, the Program Director will ensure services are delivered in a high quality and effective manner.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Prepares and submits clinical reports to leadership.
• Ensures the development and maintenance of service plans.
• Performs review and supervisory maintenance of official records including service plans, progress reports, session and group notes, and discharge/aftercare plans.
• Assists Residential Counselor staff in their development and understanding of chemically dependent behavior, interviewing skills, group facilitation skills, therapy techniques, client evaluation, and clinical documentation.
• Supports leadership in ensuring programs maintain required licensures and certification including but not limited to OASAS, CARF, DOH, and DEA.
• Provide clinical support for all aspects of admissions, including referral, assessment, intake, and insurance for the program.
• Collaborate with the State Director and other program leadership to interpret and analyze program data to drive future program decisions.
• Assists with requests for proposals, OASAS applications and other internal and external reports as requested by the State Director.
• Keep abreast of new and emerging concepts, strategies, and techniques in the services.
• Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings as requested; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in residential services would be an asset but is not a requirement.
• Expertise in substance use counseling and culture, facility with various modalities, orientations, and approaches, as well as excellent grasp of historical and emerging trends in substance use and recovery fields, including Harm Reduction & Multiple Pathways of Recovery concepts.
• Fluency with electronic health record utilization and quality compliance standards with regard to client charting. NYS licensure and OASAS programmatic experience a plus.
• Efficacy with collaborative approach to work alongside client to empower them to develop their individualized goals.
• Exemplary ability to create, maintain, foster, and (as needed) repair therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Fluidity with de-escalation techniques to be utilized preventatively and proactively with regard to potential client crisis.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

• • Appropriate credentials (such as CASAC-AC or CASAC-MC or other QHP as defined by 14 NYCRR Part 800) including any of the following credentials, who are in good standing with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority, as applicable, with a minimum of one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of addiction:
  • A credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) who has a current valid credential issued by the Office, or a comparable credential, certificate or license from another recognized certifying body as determined by the Office;
  • A counselor certified by and currently registered as such with the National Board of Certified Counselors;
  • A rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;
  • A therapeutic recreation therapist certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation or the American Therapeutic Recreation Association;
  • A professional licensed by the NYS Department of Education including: PA, NP, RN, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW);
  • A mental health practitioner including: a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a creative arts therapist (LCAT), and licensed psychoanalyst.
• A minimum of 5 years of FT experience in the treatment of SUD, or a related field.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background check, NYS Justice Center SEL check, and OCFS State Central Registry check.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• This is a residential environment requiring regular movement, travel between locations, and other lifting, etc. that would be expected in a residential environment.

The hiring range for this position is $35 - 40/hr for 15 – 20 hours per week.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website SJCS Careers to be considered.

Salary : $35 - $40