Program Director (Adult IDD) in Pittston

SUMMARY

Under the direction of an Area Director, manages the day to day operations of IDD services program(s) providing services within a small geographic area with combined revenues of approximately $1 to $3 million.

Ensure quality of services delivered and compliance with regulatory requirements. Manages, hires, trains, and schedules two or more full time program supervisors and ensures a positive work environment for all employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

Manages the day to day operations of one to four programs with a combined 10 to 25 individuals.

Responsible for the financial performance of individual programs; monitors purchasing of program supplies; and reviews and submits billing compliance documentation.

Implements program core growth strategy to maintain or increase census, maximizes utilization and occupancy percentages and assists with new start development as appropriate.

Maintains and fosters relations with case managers and referral agents; lobbies on behalf of individuals receiving services as appropriate.

Maintains and fosters relations with individuals served, families and guardians; implements individual’s satisfaction enhancement plans as appropriate.

Oversees program quality enhancement and develops individual program plans; coordinates Network standards, licensing requirements and individuals supported needs;

reviews and submits incident reports.

Implements program incident management protocols; ensures timely incident reporting and implementation of corrective action.

Oversees program implementation of health and safety programs for individuals receiving services and employees.

Maintains program compliance with Network and regulatory standards for clean, neat, safe living and working environments;

assures pleasant, well-decorated home-like residential living environments; and notifies maintenance personnel of items requiring attention.

Provides leadership including direct supervision of assigned staff; implements Network employee practices; implements program safety and workers’ compensation programs;

recommends and assists with involuntary terminations and written warnings; provides employee orientation and training

Maintains licensing and compliance for program services and supports; assures timely and accurate program documentation;

implements Network compliance plan; reviews correction orders; and implements compliance plans.Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and supervises assigned staff including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Make decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.

Resolve employee problems within position responsibilities.

Qualifications : Requirements :

Requirements :

Masters Degree preferred. Bachelor's degree and two to three years of related experience in the Human Services field preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Other education and experience as required by state.

Medication Management Certification per state requirements.

Mandatory Reporter Certification per state requirements.

Other training, licenses, and / or certification per state requirements and / or service line.

Knowledge of PA ODP 6400 Regulations

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and those with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.EOE / AAE