Program Director

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Job Description

The below job description is not meant to encompass every task skill or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADDs mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.

Department & Purpose Programs

Responsible for fulfilling LADDs mission to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live work and connect; engages directly with developmentally disabled adults and their families based on their prescribed individual needs Reports To Chief Operating Officer

Stakeholders

Internal : People Served

Executive Team

HR Finance & Support Teams

Strategic Ops & Development Teams

Manager Level

External : HCDDS

DODD

Families

Prospective Families & People Served

Employee Classification : Exempt

Summary :

The Program Director is part of the senior management team and is responsible for the planning development execution compliance and quality control of LADD programs.

Essential Functions

Program Leadership and Support

• Strategic planning; sets the vision for their department
• Develops and manages program budgets
• Ensures daily tasks are handled appropriately
• Coaching and mentoring of direct reports
• Makes final determination of the organizations ability to provide services to applicable program participants and referrals

Collaboration and Communication

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Models The LADD Way (TLW)

Stays up to date on industry practices and ensures appropriate ongoing training of current staff

Keeps up-to-date on all relevant training and certifications

Additional Responsibilities

Assists with special projects as needed

Fills in for staff when necessary

Serves as an advocate for the organizations mission and programs in the community

Attends necessary seminars workshops and conferences related to newest requirements and rules / regulations applicable to the organization

Hires and trains staff as necessary

Education / Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in a related field required

A minimum of 5 years of program management experience required

Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities and / or in the developmental disability system is a plus

Working knowledge of benefits received by those the organization serves (e.g. SSI SSD and Medicaid)

Demonstrated progressive supervisory skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software application platforms

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work schedule will normally be Monday through Friday and may include weekends and / or evenings

Job will include being in an office environment as well as remote sites; and will require travel to other locations

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1