Director of Programs - Los Angeles, United States - The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties

The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties
The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties
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Los Angeles, United States

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DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTON:


BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for the management and oversight of the identified Arc Program. Provides vocational and case management assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. Collaborates with other agency representatives in assessment and case management plans in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines. Plans, coordinates, and conducts the functions of staff trainings, staff meetings, monthly billing, participant files and meetings. Attends The Arc Leadership meetings and is an active participant in shaping the future of The Arc. Reports directly to the CEO.


SPECIFIC DUTIES:


  • Reviews schedules and confers with staff to assure objectives and outcomes are met for program participants.
  • Collaborates with Regional Center, Rehabilitation Counselors, School Transition Specialists, and others as assigned to assist in the planning and accomplishment of individualized objectives.
  • Works to enroll participants into The Arc's programs, including arranging tours for potential participants for Arc's services, managing and reviewing documentation from Regional Centers. Coordinating start dates for new participants to The Arc
  • Conducts annual meetings with participants and families and assures that participant files are complete, including reviewing all chart documentation for thoroughness and compliance with agency standards. Other duties as assigned.
  • Collaborates with program staff to develop a development plan. Along with program staff, monitors performance and develops adaptations for participants' functional limitations.
  • Prepares weekly and monthly reports, monthly billing and ensures quality reports are done on time.
  • Functions in a public relations capacity to educate staff and the community regarding all of The Arc's programs.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:


General:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Must have a current California Driver's License with a good driving record
  • Can lift a minimum of 45lbs.
  • Strong communication, teambuilding and leadership skills
  • Willingness to learn and be flexible
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Willingness to learn and be flexible
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Competencies:
- _ Self-awareness_—Self-awareness is a key component of person-centered planning; staff must be cognizant of their own cultural assumptions, psychological development and temperament, personality dynamics, and prejudices to avoid imposing their beliefs on the process.
- _ Personal integrity_—In the context of person-centered planning, personal integrity means having mínimal conflicts, clear values of caring for the person, acting in accordance with those values, and acting consistently over time.
- _ Informed decision making_—The ability to help the person understand what the options are and to support the exploration of potential options in order to enhance decisions.
- _ Yielding control_—The ability to have planning driven by the person through self-direction and self-determination, including supporting consumers to initiate planning.
- _ Team building_—Building the plan is a collaborative task, and the staff fosters a team environment. Team building keeps the group of individuals around the person in a

contributing, cohesive unit. The team of people is organized to work together cooperatively to meet the person's needs.
- _ Strengths-based thinking_—Focus is on the positive attributes of a person, the process is person-led, and centered on strengths-based outcomes and positive attributes.
- _ Active and reflective listening_—Facilitators use active listening throughout the planning process, giving their full attention, using body language and responses that demonstrate their consideration and understanding of what the speaker is communicating. The goal of active listening is to ensure the speaker feels heard and understood. Staff use reflective listening, paying special attention to the content, feelings, and meaning behind the message and reflecting back to the speaker to demonstrate understanding and clarify the message. The purpose of reflective listening is to act as a mirror or reflection of the speaker to optimize their communication.


Education:


  • Minimum BA/BS degree from accredited college or university.
  • Have and maintain current Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish, preferred.

Experience:


  • A minimum of seven (7) years of fulltime paid employment in regular industry, includi
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