Assistant Program Director

Summary

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The Assistant Program Director (APD) assists with the general program management and location operation of the mental health programs at the direction of the program director. The APD reports directly to the Program Director. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health Services Enhanced Community Residential Rehabilitation (ECRR) Program.

Responsibilities

• Monitors program and employee compliance to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Supervises, trains, and oversees the performance management of program employees.
• Responsible for employment decisions throughout the life cycle of team members.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of employees.
• Develops and presents educational and training materials and provides technical assistance to staff.
• Ensures development and implementation of individual program plans and activities.
• Reviews financial documentation/billing and performs on‑site audits of individuals’ funds and petty cash.
• Serves as team leader for interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary staff meetings.
• Directs and ensures effectiveness of daily operations, including incident management.
• Fulfills duties of the Program Director in a temporary acting capacity when absent.
• Assists in developing data collection methods, reporting, and analyzing program activities to meet goals.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma‑informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commits to promoting cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Participates in quality assurance/quality management (QM) activities as outlined in the QM plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of direct work experience with individuals who have mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• At least 1 year of supervision/management experience.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle for trainings, meetings, and transporting individuals.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & qualifying dependents.
• Generous Paid Time Off & other paid leave.
• Extensive paid training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible pay options through myFlexPay.
• Family medical and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Wellness opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentor/mentee opportunities.
• Health insurance & benefits availability may vary.

Pay

Starting salary: $50,500, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, typically day hours, with flexibility to meet the needs of individuals and the program.