Program Director

Program Director

Starting Salary $67,600

The Program Director is responsible for the successful oversight and management of the clinical, budgetary and business operations of a residential cluster. This role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and facilitates the delivery of quality services, staff supervision and development and adherence to policies. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and direct guidance to Program Managers and their staff, providing on-call coverage as needed. Organize staffing volumes and responsibilities to provide successful and well planned person-centered services.
• Supervise, motivate, empower, and collaboratively work toward improving job performance of program staff. Practice periodic employee reviews, provide feedback, constructive criticism and guidance regarding best practices.
• Manage administrative processes and budgets in consultation with internal and external departments and organizations.
• Lead and attend meetings for the purpose of education, skill growth, team planning, evaluating and improving program functions.
• Monitor individual support plans (ISPs) to ensure they are person-centered and support the individual's life goals and ensure that clinical services are accessible when needed. Perform appropriate interventions, which may include physical intervention, in the event of a member crisis.

Qualifications

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.