Program Director

Provides direction, leadership and supervision of the professional and other staff at the program site to carry out operations and quality services in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal standards.

Requirements

• Enforces company policies and procedures related to program, health care and safety of consumers.
• Reviews and monitors the development and implementation of treatment and service delivery plans.
• Participates in corporate and/or state quality initiatives and ensures implementation.
• Assists in the development of the operational budget.
• Attends all licensing reviews and participates in exit interviews.
• Participates and provides suggestions and guidance in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, as needed or upon request.
• Promotes relationships and provides information about the company to families, case managers, regional community, and other professionals.
• Participates in various committees, such as the Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, Advisory Council and Infection Control Committee, for optimal operations and services to consumers (per program requirements).
• Ensures disciplinary action of staff is carried out when necessary in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with the State Director for approval of all involuntary terminations.
• Ensures/maintains licensure of all assigned homes/programs.
• Ensures implementation of policy/systems for handling of consumer and company funds.
• Oversees and ensures ongoing maintenance of the physical site(s) and grounds in accordance with state/federal guidelines and company policy.
• Investigates in a timely manner all unusual occurrences in conjunction with prompt action to prevent reoccurrence of situations that jeopardize consumer health and/or safety.
• Actively seeks to maintain full occupancy of all facilities and/or census at or above plan.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.