Program Director

Advantage Care Group, Inc.; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Care Group seeks a skilled administrator to lead overall operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with DHS 3800 regulations. The role emphasizes establishing robust administrative systems, handling purchasing requests, and delivering timely payroll reports.

The successful candidate will oversee reporting, safeguard client welfare, and coordinate with departments to uphold policy and practice standards while maintaining a productive work environment and driving organizational

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; BA/BS required.
• Minimum 2 years in administration or human services.
• Background check including NSOR and state/federal guidelines; valid driver’s license.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Advantage Care Group staff, including scheduling and grievances.
• Establish, implement, and maintain systems for all functions.
• Review and expedite purchasing and personnel requests.
• Oversee all group statistics and reports.
• Ensure compliance with DHS 3800 Regulations and organizational policies.
• Maintain safety and protection of clients in line with regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll reporting.

Job description

Position Summary

Overall administration and management responsibility for Advantage Care Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of the Advantage Care Group staff, including scheduling and grievances.
• Establishes, implements and maintains systems for all Advantage Care Group functions.
• Reviews and expedites purchasing and personnel requests.
• Responsible for all the Advantage Care Group statistics and reports.
• Responsible for maintaining directives to Advantage Care Group and assuring compliance with DHS 3800 Regulations and Advantage Care Group’s policies and practices.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the clients, in accordance with PA DHS 3800 Regulations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of all Payroll data.

Position Qualifications

• M.S.W. in Social Work preferred, BA or BS required.
• 2 years of Minimum Experience in administration or Human Services.
• All candidates must pass a required background check as outlined in The Background Check Policy in regards to Clearances, NSOR and Certifications mandated by the State Department of Human Services, Federal guidelines, and possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing software such as MS Word, Excel, and Office.

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable; there is the potential for adverse and/or hazardous events related to working with the youth. Advantage Care Group is located in a private community setting.

Physical Demands

Position may require lifting up to 10 lbs. and intermittent sitting, standing, bending and walking; requires good visual and auditory acuity for monitoring youth behavior. In an emergency, employee must be able to physically respond and assist in the evacuation or rescue, bend, lift, run or walk swiftly in order to intervene in a combative situation(s) to protect fellow employees or other youth from the threat of harm or actual harm at the hands of youth. Must have the ability to administer First Aid and CPR.

Special Training / Skills

Thorough understanding of age, cognition, and developmental stages of school age children. Effective communication skills and ability to quickly form trusting relationships with child/adolescent population. Attend and participate in all in-service training programs.

Specifications

The general nature and level of work being performed are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description does not state or imply that the duties described herein are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or promise, nor does it create an implied duty or contractual obligation. It is simply an overview of the job responsibilities to be performed. All employment at ADVANTAGE CARE GROUP is “at will.” This means that either the employee or ADVANTAGE CARE GROUP has the right to terminate the employment relationship with or without cause and with or without notice.

Employees Supervised: TBD

All Job Descriptions are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.