Assistant Program Director (Tranquility)

Position Type: Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: Program Director

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to the Program Director in Enhanced Behavioral Home/Adult Residential Facility setting by serving as second in command and providing supervision of day-to- day activities in the home setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uses instruction, modeling, coaching, and other performance shaping methods to teach staff to provide effective techniques and opportunities for consumers. Trains, motivates and maintains employee morale.

• Conduct collective and individual training in order to provide training and direction to newly hired team members.

• Maintains a treatment milieu conducive to person-centered approach, positive behavioral interventions, trauma-informed care and best practices.

• Monitors program implementation and treatment integrity through effective monitoring processes. Recognizes problems and applies or suggests viable solutions. Follows and effectively implements written treatment/training plans, providing supportive record keeping.

• Assists in monitoring client funds, Personal and Incidentals for assigned clients. Completes paperwork and forms as needed; arranges environment and assembles materials and supplies as needed; and obtains equipment and transportation to meet consumers’ program needs.

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation. Interprets and assures compliance with applicable local, federal, state and Thrive Care Services statutes, regulations, directives and policies.

• Provides support to the Program Director in meeting Thrive's contractual obligations with the Regional Center, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL). Ability to direct the work of others, when appropriate.

• Assist in development of monthly staffing schedules and assuring there is adequate coverage of LBSPs and BSPs at all times, in accordance with contractual guidelines.

• Consults with Interdisciplinary Team members and provides classroom and on-the-job training regarding issues of assessment, positive behavior support, person-centered approach, and program design and implementation to professional and paraprofessional personnel. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with guardians/family members of clients, and community agency caregivers.

• Works independently, prioritizes tasks, and delegates responsibility. Seeks resources to meet special needs and provide pertinent information, manages meetings effectively. Apply skills in special project situations.

• Monitors physical plant and takes necessary action to assure services and resources are available to provide a safe, sanitary, and supportive environment that complies with applicable State and Federal requirements.

• Keep all trainings, certifications and requirements for providing direct client services up to date.

• Available on a 24/7 basis for response to client crises and other urgent program needs, including direct care services as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Relevant experience and college-level coursework may be considered in lieu of education. 

• Minimum two years of prior experience providing direct care or supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities with a focus on behavioral services. At least six (6) months must include direct service experience with a focus on behavioral services. 

• Must be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional, Registered Behavior Technician, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician within 60 days of employment. 

• Completion of Residential Services Orientation (RSO) within 60 days of employment; or when two or more years have elapsed since he/she last served as an administrator. 

• Must obtain and maintain Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certificate within 60 days of employment. 

• Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including the ability to communicate with such clients. 

• Required to pass health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment. 

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move intermittently. Use hands to handle or feel. Ability to turn on the knees, back, wrist, shoulders, and grasp with both hands. Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and move more than 50 lbs. 

• Must obtain and maintain current certification of Professional Crisis Management training (PCM) prior to working independently with clients. 

• Must obtain and maintain current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), including abdominal thrust technique, prior to working with clients. Training must be obtained through class attendance that includes hands-on instruction. 

• Must complete fingerprint clearance (Livescan) prior to working with clients in facility. 

• Completion of Year One and Year Two of the California Department of Developmental Services Direct Support Professional Training competency-based training and passage of the competency test, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within twelve (12) months of employment. 

• Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s licenses and proof of current automobile insurance. 

• Commitment to principles of cultural diversity. 

Thrive Care Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000