Assistant Prog Director

Description/Job Summary

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 ethical and professional manner. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Responsibilities/Duties

Leadership, Staff Management and Organizational Strategy

• Supervise Site Supervisors, Program Specialists, Medical Staff and Direct Support Professionals to include daily operations, supervision practices, implementation of consumer plans and documentation.
• In collaboration with the Fiscal Administrator or Office Manager, provide oversight to the recruitment process to include scheduling candidates for and participating in interviews. Oversee the hiring, and orientation of new staff as necessary.
• Support management team with documentation around supervision to include progressive discipline as warranted.

Quality Assurance

• Reviews site documentation in preparation for audits both internal and external.

Finance, Development and other Operations

• Supports the Unit Director in adhering to license, funder and budget requirements.
• Provide support and intervention for individuals and staff during a crisis.
• Create an environment that empowers individuals through the development of skills and coordination of resources and supportive services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• At least 5 years' work experience in mental health/IDD direct service and 2 years of supervisory experience.

Required Education

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle.

Program Summary

Choices provides a wide range of residential options, non-traditional day programming, consultative nursing and behavioral services and other support services to support individuals with developmental and other disabilities achieve their personal goals by expanding their horizons and opportunities in the community. Our program goals and implementation strategies of delivering quality services are based on Person-Centered Planning, safe community inclusion and participation, improving life skills, self-independence and sufficiency.

Mainstay Delaware provides quality residential services, non-traditional day programming, consultative nursing and behavioral services and other support services to support individuals with developmental and other disabilities achieve their personal goals by expanding their horizons and opportunities in the community. Our program goals and implementation strategies of delivering quality services are based on Person-Centered Planning, safe community inclusion and participation, improving life skills, self-independence and sufficiency for persons receiving services.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.