Program Director I

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under administrative direction of the Regional Director, manages the day-to-day operations of an assigned program within a specific geographic region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Ensures staff compliance with productivity standards to ensure fiscal viability of program.
• Assesses, develops and implements plans to meet programming and service provision needs.
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Represents the Program at community meetings as assigned.
• Liaises with County personnel with regard to program design, audit and other regulatory issues of contract.
• Conducts public relations activities in coordination with administration.
• Works with program staff and members to develop planning and evaluation strategies.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Insures the safety, health, and well-being of staff and members.
• Monitors safety status of facility; represents or assigns a representative to the safety committee.
• Facilitates all-staff meetings.
• Responsible for budget development in conjunction with Fiscal Department; monitors budget on a monthly and annual basis.
• Insures overall compliance with contractual agreement with County provider including outcomes.
• Insures program meets quality management standards for documentation, billing and service provision.
• Provides all necessary reports to the County and Administration in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is by having an AA degree and 6 yrs of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 yrs experience or a Masters Degree and 2 yrs of relevant experience ; minimum of one (1) year supervisory / management experience.

OPTIMUM :

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, full licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC verified through registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), four (4) years of experience as a provider of mental health services, and two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

License requirement exceptions available for TSS programs.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance / registration if driving; and,

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670