Program Director

Job Details

Job Location

Greater New Bedford Area - New Bedford, MA

Description

Employment Status

Full Time, Exempt 40 hours per week

Reports to Chief Executive Officer

Summary/Objective:

Directs and coordinates activities in residential and/or vocational programs by performing the following duties either personally or through site managers.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hires and trains site managers.

Directs compliance of managers with established company policies, procedures, and standards such as safekeeping of company funds and property, personnel and grievance practices, and adherence to DDS regulations.

Supervises managers in developing supports for consumers at that site.

Supervises site managers with staffing issues: interviewing, hiring, training, supervision

Supervises compliance with ISP process and data collection.

Supervise submission of administrative paperwork for timeliness and accuracy.

Inspect sites to ensure that adequate safety exists and that physical facilities comply with policies, environmental codes and DDS regulations.

Analyzes effectiveness of current supports and helps managers design any future changes to better meet the needs of consumers.

Reviews, supervises and ensures consumer and family input for all agency supports and services.

On-call for agency programs, as assigned. Be available for special assignments:

1. DPPC internal investigations

2. Management Reviews

3. Real estate search

4. Union negotiations

5. Training instructor

6. Budget development

7. Safety committee

8. Food Bank/ Food Stamps

9. Other ad hoc committees

Working Conditions

Physical activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc.

Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc. Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

At least four (4) years experience in the field

Additional work experience can be substituted for degree requirement

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to work and communicate as an effective member of a fast-paced administration team

Basic mathematical ability; may be asked to participate in contract budget planning

Demonstrate leadership skills, ability to work independently with good judgement

Certifications, licenses and registrations as required by DDS regulations

Proficient in word processing and database software

Salary: $61,000 - $78,000 to commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.

Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.