Assistant Program Director

Overview

Nurse sign-on bonus: $5,000 (Paid quarterly over 18 months)

Collaborates with the Program Director/RN to oversee the supervision of direct care staff and services at the program location. The Assistant Program Director supports in the clinical and administrative management to ensure the quality of clinical services program clients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the care and physical well-being of program clients.

• Instruction and/or maintenance of basic activities of daily living to residents at the home

• Responsible for documentation requirements of staff while on duty.

• Responsible for program planning during on-duty hours, including recreational activities.

• Responsible for admission/discharge policies and procedures while on duty.

• Responsible for general upkeep of the home during on duty hours and reporting maintenance issues to appropriate individuals.

• Participation in the internal emergency on call system as needed.

• Attend staff meetings as scheduled

• Assist in the interviewing and orientation of assigned staff

• Participate in performance appraisals of assigned staff

• Attend program meetings as scheduled.

• Attend specified job related trainings for professional development as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

• Responsible for administering medications when serving as the shift supervisor.

• Perform other duties as required or directed.

• Maintain and monitor house and resident money/accounts while on duty.

• Complete orientation, mandatory in-service education and any other specific job related training as assigned.

• Renew all necessary certifications before expiration date.

• Obtain new certifications as necessary.

• Maintain open dialogue with the Program Director.

• Report all issues encountered while on duty to the Program Director in a timely manner.

• Interact with staff in a constructive and positive way.

• Provide high level of care to the individuals served, including but not limited to, safety, well being and dignity.

• Enhance the appearance of the home while on duty through general cleaning and upkeep.

• Review plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families, EEC, and/or other agencies.

• Flexibility with schedule and on-call responsibility.

Additional Responsibilities on hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, bachelor's degree preferred

• two- to four years related experience and/or training in treatment and/or management of at-risk trauma-exposed youth.

• Valid driver's license

• 21 years or older

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

• Annual influenza vaccination is mandatory.

• Must pass pre-employment Fit for Duty,

• Must be physically able to move sufficiently enough to respond to emergency situations.