Program Director (Mental Health Services)

About the role

The ACCS GLE/SIE Program Director oversees the operation of a Group Living Environment or Supported Independent Environment site, supervising residential staff and ensuring the successful implementation of support interventions as outlined in Treatment Plans.

Responsibilities

• Promote engagement, housing permanency, and self-sufficiency for Persons Served (PS).
• Manage site systems and procedures, including licensing and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Housing Coordinator to facilitate transitions to and from the residential site.
• Create a welcoming environment for family, friends, and other important individuals in the lives of PS.
• Ensure the provision of non-clinical support interventions as outlined in Treatment Plans.
• Implement and manage Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans.
• Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Housing First, Stages of Change, WRAP, Seeking Safety, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Manage the site’s DMH licensing adherence and Medication Administration Program policies and procedures.
• Maintain the residence’s budget and ensure adherence to resource collection and use policies.
• Monitor adverse events and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee Human Rights policies and procedures for the residence.
• Ensure the maintenance, repair, and safety of the residence.
• Maintain “good neighbor” relationships with residence’s neighbors.
• Support the provision of healthcare, employment, and education services access for PS.
• Participate in professional development activities and provide on-call coverage as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• Experience in human services functions required, with management experience preferred.
• Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a driver's screening background check required.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
• Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
• Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives.

Skills

• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice.
• Helping people integrate into the community through use of natural supports and basic community resources.
• Knowledge of program management practices.
• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems and procedures.
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS.
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS.
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice (including internalized negative attitudes about oneself), discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty.
• Ability to form supportive, trusting relationships with PS and families.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Knowledge of formal and informal housing assessment skills and practices.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services.
• Ability to adhere to the standards of Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Stages of Change; and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other Team members to address the needs of PS in the Treatment Plan.
• Knowledge of data-driven decision-making processes and ability to encourage others to use data analysis as needed.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements.

Benefits

Vinfen offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

USD $62,197.00 - USD $62,197.00 /Yr.