ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Resources for Human Development; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead staff and support program operations. Responsibilities include managing client intake, ensuring compliance with license and budget requirements, assisting during crises, and fostering an empowering environment for clients. Ideal candidates should possess a master's degree in social work or psychology, along with substantial experience in Behavioral Health services and supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree from an accredited institution and current LPC or LCSW/LISW.
• At least 5 years' work experience in Behavioral Health/IDD direct service.
• 2 years of supervisory experience or Quality Assurance experience required.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake authorization for new clients.
• Ensure active authorizations for current clients.
• Create an empowering environment for individuals.
• Provide support and intervention for individuals and staff during a crisis.
• Support management with documentation around supervision, including progressive discipline as warranted.
• Review site documentation in preparation for internal and external audits.
• Create an environment that empowers individuals through skill development and resource coordination.

Skills

Behavioral Health knowledge

Crisis intervention skills

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

LPC or LCSW/LISW

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

The Assistant Program Director provides leadership to staff in collaboration with the Program Director. The Assistant Director will assist the director with staff supervision, training and hiring of staff. The APD is responsible for helping to ensure all program operations are conducted in an ethicalandprofessionalmanner. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Major Responsibilities

DIRECT DUTIES:

• Manages the intake authorization process for all potential new clients/consumers to determine if they are eligible for LA ACT services.
• Ensures that all current clients maintain active authorizations for treatment and maintains accurate and
• complete documentation within the electronic health record (EHS).
• Supports the Program Director in adhering to license, funder and budget requirements.
• Provide support and intervention for individuals and staff during a crisis.
• Support management team with documentation around supervision to include progressive discipline as warranted.
• Reviews site documentation in preparation for audits both internal and external.
• Create an environment that empowers individuals through the development of skills and coordination of resources and supportive services.
• Create an environment that empowers individuals through the development of skills and coordination

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Requires a master's degree social work, psychology, human services or related field from an accredited institution AND current LPC or LCSW /LISW
• At least s years' work experience in Behavioral Health/IDD direct service and 2 years of supervisory experience AND/OR Quality Assurance experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications. Valid Driver's License and ability to commute to and from various community locations.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.
• Conditions
• Network Functions Equipment/Machines: Physical Dem

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.