Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Program Director
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
New Orleans, LA
Description
Job title
Assistant Program Director
Reports to
Program Director
Position Summary
The Assistant Program Director provides leadership to staff in collaboration with the Program Director. The Assistant Director will assist the director with staff supervision, training and hiring of staff. The APD is responsible for helping to ensure all program operations are conducted in an ethical and professional manner. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Essential Duties and Functions
Leadership, Staff Management and Organizational Strategy
- Supervise Site Supervisors, Program Specialists, Medical Staff and Direct Support Professionals to include daily operations, supervision practices, implementation of consumer plans and documentation.
- In collaboration with the Fiscal Administrator or Office Manager, provide oversight to the recruitment process to include scheduling candidates for and participating in interviews. Oversee the hiring, and orientation of new staff as necessary.
- Support management team with documentation around supervision to include progressive discipline as warranted.
Quality Assurance
Reviews site documentation in preparation for audits both internal and external.Finance, Development and other Operations
Supports the Unit Director in adhering to license, funder and budget requirements.Provide support and intervention for individuals and staff during a crisis.Create an environment that empowers individuals through the development of skills and coordination of resources and supportive services.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field from an accredited institution, preferred.Clinical Licensure - LPC, LPC-S, LCSW, LCSW-BACS, LMFTAt least 5 years' work experience in mental health / IDD direct service and 2 years of supervisory experience.Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle.Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.Working Conditions
Office setting. Also visits program sites, as needed.Requirements
Physical Requirements
Required to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.Required to use a computer monitor and keyboard to review electronic documents and files, enter data and create reports.Use of standard office equipment, such as copiers and the telephone.Lifting Requirements
Medium : exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (stationary position)WalkUse hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)Climb (stairs / ladders)Talk / Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express / exchange information)See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)Pushing or PullingRepetitive MotionReaching (high or low)Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl (position self, move)Reporting Relationships
Direct Supervisor : Program DirectorDirectly Supervises : Site Supervisor, Program Specialists, Medical Staff,Ancillary Support to : Clinical Staff, Behavior Specialists, Admin, Fadmin StaffAbout Company :
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy / childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.