Program Director - Columbus, United States - Micah's Promise

Description

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Christian


Position Type:
Full-Time; Salaried Exempt


Department:
Girls Residential Program (Ages


Reports to:
Executive Director

Hours:

40+ hours per week, with flexibility if needed for coverage as this role at times requires work weeks in excess of 40 hours and may require evening and weekend work; on-call rotation required.

Salary:
Competitive pay and benefits.

Education and

Experience:

Preferred . Possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of behavioral or social sciences, social work, childhood education, or business or public administration or a related field AND two (2) years of paid work experience in the field of social services or human service delivery and at least one of which as been in administrative or supervisory capacity OR

a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the same areas of study and four (4) years of paid work experience in a human services delivery capacity or a related field and at least two of which have been in administrative or supervisory capacity OR

a licensed registered nurse, doctor or other health care professional where the child-caring institution chooses to serve primarily children with special medical needs.

Administrative, organizational, and computer skills including use of email and GSuite, Microsoft Office

Experience with Network Ninja or similar software preferred

Never have been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, stalked, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application and evidence of having made efforts to obtain and evaluate references from previous employers

Documentation of references (at least two professional and one personal) that attest to the person's capability of performing the duties of the position and to the person's suitability of working with or around children and vulnerable populations

Minimum five years of experience in the field of social services specifically working with children in a residential setting

Minimum three years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity

Experience providing services to youth or young adults, specifically those who are survivors of complex trauma

Working knowledge of DFCS RBWO state licensure requirements for childcare programs preferred

Willingness to pursue and participate in continuing education to stay up to date on best practices and regulatory compliance requirements

Must have residential management experience and an understanding of state policies;


Position Summary:
The Program Director provides leadership, oversight, and supervision of the staff, volunteers, participants, and facility for the program.

This position is responsible for high quality Maximum Watchful Oversight (MWO) program design, implementation, and results to meet organizational goals and individual participant goals, so that participants may benefit from all services provided including therapy, medical care, education, and life skills training.

Vision and Mission:

Own and develop the clinical and operational vision for all program services

Develop the organizational continuum of care in partnership with Senior Leadership and Clinical Team

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Build and maintain a healthy, trusting, cohesive team that works together well to accomplish the mission of the program

Provide reliable, effective leadership, supervision, and management for program staff, including weekly staff meetings, regular staff evaluations, assessment for training needs, and coordination of annual training

Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders, both internal and external

Be responsible for the staffing of direct care staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, discipline and termination in collaboration with the Executive leadership team

Serve as a therapist as needed for participants

Ensure the quality development of individual service plans by the Human Service Professional

Create and maintain staff and program schedules

Be responsible for regular on-call duties

Lead clinical meetings and supervise Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Maintain compliance with program budget

Ensure the implementation of program policies and procedures are routinely followed, including but not limited to:

○ 15 minute bed checks

○ record keeping

○ intake procedures

○ health and safety

○ clinical services

○ educational plans and progress

○ training

○ emergency preparedness

Be responsible for monitoring all facets of vehicle maintenance, upkeep and use

Positively represent Micah's Promise in a variety of arenas including in the area of community relations which may include communication with schools, medical personnel, employment resources, community presentations and/or speaking engagements, state agencies

Serve as a resource for the Development Director, especially in the grant writing process, as needed

Responsible for all aspects of licensing compliance, including health and safety regulations, monitoring maintenance needs of the facility and equipment assigned to the facility, and ensuring that all paperwork and records regarding personnel are on-site and comply with licensing requirements, in addition to case files.


Program Structure:

Supervise all program operations including but not limited to programming, performance, industry compliance/licensure regulations, and staff hire contributions

Assume lead responsibility in achieving OPM approval and licensure, maintaining compliance with OPM, RCCL, DFCS, DJJ, and DMST quality standards and guidelines; submit written reports and maintain KPIs as requested for each respective agency

Responsible and accountable for tracking and reporting quality metrics and key performance indicators as indicated by executive leadership

Responsible for designing corrective measure protocol in response to deficits in quality metrics and KPIs

Define, implement, evaluate, and refine program curriculum, policies, and procedures; revise and implement change management as needed

Utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach as the key pillar to the program

Provide care to program participants without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religious or spiritual beliefs

Provide culturally competent care for participants wondering about their sexuality or gender identity, including those who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-variant, or those who have questions


Healthy Living:

Develop intentional connections with the program participants and staff members

Cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behaviors

Provide direction and encouragement to program participants and staff

Model healthy boundaries and strengths-based consequences

Provide support and crisis intervention as needed

Embody the spirit of a lifelong learner


Position Requirements:

Minimal local travel required related to participant and program needs, as well as occasional travel for training

Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds, work for long periods at a computer, and drive company vehicle as needed

Ability to administer physical restraints as governed by program policies

Satisfactory criminal background and fingerprint records check, as required by law

Clean Motor Vehicle Record

Documentation from a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional of a health screening examination within 30 days of hiring sufficient in scope to identify conditions that may place residents at risk of infection, injury or improper care

Completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid which have been offered by a certified or licensed healthcare professional within the first 30 days of employment

Participation in all required trainings required by licensure and organization


Skills & Character Qualifications:

Strength-based, service driven approach

Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking

Initiative for effective administration and organization

Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities

Communication and collaboration

Flexible team player


Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
$70, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Weekends as needed


Education:
Master's (Preferred)


Experience:
Supervising: 3 years (Required)

social services: 5 years (Required)


License/Certification:
LMFT or LPC or LCSW (Preferred)


Work Location:
In person

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