Program Director

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a Program Director to oversee operations, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with vulnerable populations and a strong management background. You will lead a dedicated team while developing programs that meet the needs of clients. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience with homeless or special needs populations.
• Five years in a managerial position.
• Valid New York State LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of site operations and service delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social services, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

This range is provided by Acacia Network. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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About the Company: Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.

About the Role: Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, the Program Director ensures quality care and oversees the functions of the program according to regulatory bodies and accreditation requirements. This individual is responsible for overseeing and implementing care and resources to meet clients' physical, emotional, and social needs. The Program Director provides supervision of all programs’ services and works to develop, implement, track, report, and evaluate measurable outcomes. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the job's essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the sites’ operations - service delivery, compliance to contracts, targets (case management, employment, housing retention and placements, medical and chart compliance, recreational activities, security, maintenance, food service if applicable, etc.).
• Provide leadership, guidance, direction, and supervision to all staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables, targets, and benchmarks.
• Interview, hire, supervise, and set up training for program personnel to reach program goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, resignations, and terminations.
• Monitor and maintain the fiscal condition of the program.
• Develop program content to address clients’ needs related to ADL, Time Management, Critical Thinking, federal, state, city, and Acacia Network rules and regulations.
• Ensure and maintain all regulatory agency (i.e.-Dept. of Health, OTDA, DHS, Coalition for the Continuum of Care, HUD, DOH, etc) standards are in compliance (related to reporting, physical plant, food and emergency supplies, personal belongings, mail, etc.).
• Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.
• Responsible for the overall administration of the site, food service, and procurement of equipment and supplies for the program and staff.
• Plan, and interpret all policies and procedures for staff; ensure implementation of all policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize program activities to maximize the program contract's goals and performance targets as outlined.
• Planned, coordinate, and facilitate social/peer support and ADL events.
• Communicate with peers at other programs on issues related to client progress and best practices.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and conduct regular staff/departmental meetings.
• Set realistic weekly and monthly performance goals per contract requirements with reporting staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and statistical information for both Acacia Network management and regulatory agencies.
• Review the analysis of program and demographic client data to make programmatic improvements.
• Contact vendors and/or sub-contractors to ensure appropriate service deliveries and quality.
• Connect with community leaders to build connections, gain support and troubleshoot issues/concerns.
• Conduct periodic internal file reviews and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to clients (i.e.-address and investigate client complaints).
• Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for the professional development of staff.
• Develop and implement crisis prevention and/or intervention strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems, and make decisions per program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provide assistance and follow-up regarding critical incidents with clients.
• Conduct and document one-on-one supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance (i.e. identify training needs, professional development, etc.).
• Serve as the Incident Commander for the entire facility.
• Report all incidents that may subject Acacia Network to liability to the Program Administrator.
• Review and sign all timesheets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social services, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, required (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
• Seven (7+) years of experience with the homeless population or special needs population (mental illness, substance abuse, HIV, etc…)
• Five (5+) years must be in a managerial position.
• Valid New York State LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Experience working with individuals and/or families facing homelessness.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• An understanding of funding and industry regulations and a track record of meeting compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.

Pay range and compensation package: The salary for the Program Director is $85,000 - $110,000/annually based on relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Strategy/Planning, and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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