PROGRAM DIRECTOR DAY

About the role

RTR is offering a $2,500 Sign on Bonus to all New Full Time Hires!

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines set forth in the MA “Blueprint for Success”.
• Oversee and coordinate all employment and Community Based Day Services (CBDS) provided by RTR promoting community inclusion through all facets of services.
• Train and lead staff to foster independence for individuals to reach their maximum employment potential.
• Work in accordance with Department of Labor Guidelines, set-up workflow/assembly line and other job requirements set by employer (clinical program only).
• Promote community-based employment by working with Case Management and ISP team on related strategies and supports.
• Provide ongoing support and training to ensure all staff are educated and participate in both Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and the Quality Behavior Curriculum.
• Conduct and document supervision meetings and annual staff evaluations.
• Conduct program staff meetings at least weekly.
• Meet regularly with AVP and Marketing Department staff (clinical program only) to ensure ongoing communication and program coverage.
• Serve as the program Human Rights Officer.
• Serve as a liaison between vocational services, funding agencies, families, guardians, advocates and vendors.
• Complete written reports, as needed safety and maintenance issues, safety plans, evacuation plans, etc.
• Oversee, in conjunction with Case Management and Behavior Clinician the implementation of all behavior plans, data collection, peer review and human rights process.
• Monitor vocational and behavioral goals of all individuals in the program.
• Attend mandated Safety Care training.
• Responsible for implementing physical restraints on the Individuals we support to assist with behavioral management.
• May include, but not limited to, hitting, biting, kicking, and spitting.
• Cooperate and interact with co-workers, clients, volunteers, and funders in a collaborative, courteous, empathic, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to be part of a team effort.
• Perform all personnel management functions in cooperation with Human Resources and in accordance with RTR's policies and procedures.
• Serve as crisis manager for work services program, portraying appropriate role modeling for behavioral limits, positive approaches, and all interventions up to and including physical restraints.
• Provide on-the-job support in a variety of community-based settings.
• Dress in a manner that reflects the safety concerns at the corporate culture of the specific business in which the individual or individuals are placed.
• Develop, implement, and modify, as necessary, “mini” Exposure Control Plan to comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Train staff accordingly.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies including staff and Board beliefs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion and maintenance of all state and agency mandated trainings, including medication administration.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasoning ability

• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.