Program Director

Position Summary

Overall administration and management responsibility for Advantage Care Group.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Advantage Care Group staff, including scheduling and grievances.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains systems for all Advantage Care Group functions.
• Reviews and expedites purchasing and personnel requests.
• Responsible for all the Advantage Care Group statistics and reports.
• Maintains directives to Advantage Care Group and assures compliance with DHS 3800 Regulations and Advantage Care Group’s policies and practices.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the clients, in accordance with PA DHS 3800 Regulations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of all Payroll data.

Position Qualifications

• M.S.W. in Social Work preferred, BA or BS required.
• 2 years of Minimum Experience in administration or Human Services.
• All candidates must pass a required background check as outlined in The Background Check Policy in regards to Clearances, NSOR and Certifications mandated by the State Department of Human Services, Federal guidelines, and possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing software such as MS Word, Excel, and Office.

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable; there is the potential for adverse and/or hazardous events related to working with the youth. Advantage Care Group is located in a private community setting.

Physical Demands

• Position may require lifting up to 10 lbs. and intermittent sitting, standing, bending and walking.
• Requires good visual and auditory acuity for monitoring youth behavior.
• In an emergency, employee must be able to physically respond and assist in the evacuation or rescue, bend, lift, run or walk swiftly in order to intervene in a combative situation(s) to protect fellow employees or other youth from the threat of harm or actual harm at the hands of youth.
• Must have the ability to administer First Aid and CPR.

Special Training / Skills

• Thorough understanding of age, cognition, and developmental stages of school age children.
• Effective communication skills and ability to quickly form trusting relationships with child/adolescent population.
• Attend and participate in all in-service training programs.