Ist Assistant Program Director - Los Angeles, United States - Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center

Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sylmar, CA. is Hiring an
Assistant Program Director Come join our winning team

Fulltime

Pay:
$50 per hour

As the Assistant Program Director you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties and report to the Program Director.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Administrative Functions

Personnel administration (e.g., hiring, scheduling, personnel relations, personnel policies.).
Administrative supervision of the counseling staff.
Administrative supervision of staff including the Floor Supervisors, Competency Trainers, Evaluators, Counselors and Activity Aides.
Clinical supervision of counseling staff.
Clinical supervision of designated interns (if applicable).
Periodic chart audits.
Coordination of inservice education.
Supervision of daytoday operations of the IST Forensic Unit.
Communication with and coordination of services with various stakeholders including the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH), Placement Management Unit (PMU), and other community hospitals or facilities.
Management of the admissions and discharge process for IST patients.
Review of and update to the program policies and protocols on occasion and as necessary.
Performance of other duties as assigned by the Community Program Director or facility Administrator.

Other Responsibilities

Respond to any request for "Code Strong".

Staff Development

Attend and participate in all mandatory inservice educational classes and onthejob training programs.
Duties and responsibilities assigned for the safe and continued operations of the facility.

Safety and Sanitation

Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., immediately.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your Supervisor as soon as possible.
Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.

Resident Rights

Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
Knocks before entering a resident's room.
Follows DHS and DMH resident's rights in accordance to Title 22

Working Conditions

Works beyond working normal working hours, weekends and holidays and other shifts/positions as necessary.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, and maintains necessary licensing requirements.
Communicates with Rehabilitation Department and other department personnel.
Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies and personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Specific Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Most possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must have good organizational and problem solving abilities.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must have working knowledge about PC 1370 (IST) and programs related to serve that population