Program Director Residential (Marshfield)

Road To Responsibility, Inc.; Marshfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Road To Responsibility, Inc. is seeking a seasoned clinical supervisor to assist the Residential Vice President, manage multiple programs, supervise Residential Managers, and ensure quality clinical and administrative services.

The role includes crisis intervention support, staff training, and ISP-related oversight. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Human Services or equivalent experience, strong supervisory and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with the agency’s clinical

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Human Service discipline preferred or 6 years experience in related field.
• At least 3 years of increasingly more responsible positions with a human service agency.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a working knowledge of ISP process and Survey & Certification standards.
• Thorough knowledge of behavioral analysis, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings including medication administration.
• Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from DPPC, DDS, and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Residential Managers and 4–5 programs.
• Offer emergency on-call consultation for clinical interventions.
• Meet weekly with Vice President of Residential Services as part of a management team.
• Assist in staff recruitment and interviews; participate in staff meetings.
• Develop program-specific behavior plans and ISP development.
• Ensure timely administrative and clinical paperwork and reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ISP process knowledge

Crisis intervention

Behavioral analysis

Counseling

Microsoft Word

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Human Service discipline preferred

Job description

RTR is offering a $2,500 Sign on Bonus to all New Full Time Hires!

Assists Residential Vice President in providing effective and consistent management as well as maintaining clinical support and development. Supervise, evaluate, and train staff and Residential Managers. Provide emergency coverage and crisis intervention. Oversee clinical and administrative services and related paperwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Perform direct care coverage if needed. Direct care coverage includes: to instruct, supervise and evaluate individuals in all areas of community living as outlined in each support plan. Record data on all instructional programs. (See Direct Care job description for more detailed responsibilities.)
• Supervise four to five programs and prioritize on an as needed basis.
• Provide direct supervision to Residential Managers.
• Provide emergency on call consultation for clinical interventions. Includes beeper coverage.
• Meets weekly with Vice President of Residential Services as part of a management team.
• Works closely with Residential Manager and Case Worker/Manager to observe, support, and perform staff training.
• Provide ongoing input, direction, support, and training in ISP development and follow through.
• Provide administrative review of Individual Support Plans.
• Assist AVP’s with crisis intervention.
• Submit bimonthly program checklist reports to Vice President/AVP. Report on quality of programming, issues to be addressed, ideas on problem resolution, staff compliance with programs, standards of care, and agency policies.
• Reports overall progress and concerns in assigned programs to Vice President/AVP.
• Provide effective clinical linkage with service coordination and professional services.
• Assist in staff recruitment, and the interview process.
• Attend staff meetings for all assigned programs.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Assist in medical and/or psychiatric admissions.
• Participate as a member of Agency Clinical Team.
• Develop program specific behavior plans, interventions, and procedure manuals.
• Meets weekly with Residential Manager on individual program issues and concerns.
• Responsible for monitoring mandated trainings for staff.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines on all administrative and clinical paperwork as assigned by Vice President/AVP.
• Monitor bi-weekly payroll.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Continue professional development by attending at least 6 in-service trainings, workshops, or seminars each year.
• Assist in additional duties as requested by Vice President/AVP of Residential Services.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels and snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety.
• Adhere to all RTR policies and procedures.
• Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Human Service discipline preferred or 6 years experience in related field.
• At least 3 years of increasingly more responsible positions with a human service agency.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a working knowledge of ISP process and Survey & Certification standards.
• Thorough knowledge of behavioral analysis, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated trainings including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, families, and members of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.