This is a leadership position overseeing three different program sites. As such, the Program Director ensures the smooth operations and completion of the work product of the office. This role will oversee a continuum of services for people experiencing homelessness. The programs will be HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing.

Tasks to further this effort include the following:

• Provides leadership and coordination for improving Behavioral Health program efficiencies, effectiveness, and overall program quality.
• Coordinates/conducts in-service training for managers and staff on changes in laws/regulations and standards.
• Oversees quality and utilization monitoring activities and care coordination.
• Directs the day-to-day operations of the HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing programs and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.
• Supervises the case managers, evaluates employee performance, and recommends human resources actions to the Vice President of Programs.
• Makes programmatic and administrative recommendations to the Vice President of Programs following the agency/program goals and objectives.
• Oversees the HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing programs' productivity to meet established standards and ensure continuity of care in providing comprehensive services.
• Coordinates communication with other service components of the agency and outside agencies involved with agency clients.
• Provides leadership and coordination for improving HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing program efficiencies, effectiveness, and overall program quality.
• Provide leadership to HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing program staff through guidance and supervision; foster teambuilding
• Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures.
• Serves on agency committees, working groups, and other bodies as assigned.
• Adheres to the agency's code of ethics and complies with the state mental health code.
• Carry out ongoing requirements of contracted services
• Quality Control
• Maintenance of the Quality Assurance Plan
• Oversight of daily programmatic operations for HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing.
• Oversight of interviewing, hiring, and training according to company standards
• Assist with billing procedures in concert with the Vice President of Finance
• Conduct routine staff meetings and disseminate directives/info effectively and timely.
• Ensure necessary training and tools are provided for staff and training guidelines are followed according to agency standards.
• Ensures effective program budget management including oversight of funds receivable and expenditures.
• In this role, you will help us achieve our mission to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.
• Willingness/ability to travel around south Louisiana required and needed to oversee HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing Programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

PROVISION OF SERVICES:

• Knowledgeable of contractual requirements/deliverables and population specifics for all programs overseen
• Assures that Easterseals’ long-standing tradition of providing high-quality complex case management services is honored and actualized
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all program funders
• Oversight of daily programmatic operations
• Provide routine and meaningful supervision to all direct reports
• Participate in agency activities around HUD grant writing for new and renewal funding opportunities. Ability to utilize the federal grant writing platform known as e-Snaps.
• Assure that all documentation and reporting guidelines/expectations are met
• Serve as an integral part of the agency’s Quality Assurance process
• Assure the integrity of program treatment model(s) being utilized, where applicable
• Develop and oversee a system of clinical staffing for each program supervised
• Assure the accuracy of program treatment outcome data submitted
• Participate in benchmarking program outcomes against relevant national outcomes data about various service lines
• Assure that all clients and significant others as well as employees are treated with respect and dignity, and ensure that their rights are preserved
• Assess, as appropriate, client service provision in terms of performance criteria that reflect sound clinical practices
• Adopt/implement/oversee evidence-based clinical practices where possible
• Oversee program spending, participate in the budgetary process, assure proper calibration of spending based on available dollars, make recommendations to increase or decrease spending where needed

II. CLIENT FILE MAINTENANCE

A. Review randomly selected client files each week using an ESL review checklist to ensure all documents are filed, up-to-date, and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

A Master’s degree in a human services-related field is required.

Licensure in a human services discipline (e.g. LPC, LCSW, LAC, etc.) is preferred, though not mandatory.

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of Supervisory experience in behavioral health.

Programmatic experience with HUD-funded services for people experiencing homelessness is required.

Experience with writing HUD grants, and working within the federal grant-writing platform called e-Snaps, preferred though optional.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - with or without reasonable accommodations:

The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in person

The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items

Ability to move independently within the facility and community

Must be able to drive within the area programs exist to visit participants and funders in person.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Work can also be performed in different centers and residential housing settings, where you would interact with the general public