Program Director

Susquehanna University

$80K — $85K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field required.
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related role.
  • Experience working with HIV/AIDS populations and mental health issues.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws related to community residence programs.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all program staff ensuring quality case management.
  • Develop and implement individual client service plans.
  • Ensure contracts reflect goals of service plans for effective counseling.
  • Coordinate annual assessments and submit recommendations to the review committee.
  • Maintain contacts with service agencies for client placements.
  • Manage orientation and transitions for new residents in collaboration with the Intake Coordinator.
  • Participate in discharge planning and cover emergencies as needed.
  • Prepare detailed reports on program issues and policy proposals.

Benefits

  • Flexible work shifts including weekends as assigned.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Supportive work environment focused on quality care.
  • Involvement in community outreach and representation by the agency.
Full Job Description
Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $85,308.00/Yr.

Position Overview

  1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management to ensure quality care for residents with mental health diagnosis, HIV/AIDS, and histories of substance use.

  1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
  • Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
  • Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client
  • The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
  • Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
  • Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
  • Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning into program of all new residents
  • Participates in discharge planning
  • Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
  • May represent agency with community groups and agencies
  • Prepare reports for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
  • Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design


Job Requirements

  1. REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience
  • Experience with HIV/AIDS population and mental health


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred


ID

2026-18673

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