ASST. PROG DIRECTOR chez SCO Organization

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting the Program Director in the daily operation of the Independence Inns (Runway Homeless Youth residential programs). Supervises key program staff on physical plant needs, staff training opportunities, and youth development. Ensures the case management services and mental health goals are being met for each youth in accordance with OCFS regulations. Responsible for the daily operation of the Inns/Brooklyn Youth Center in the Program Director’s absence.

REPORTS TO:

Program Director

SUPERVISES:

Program Coordinators

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises Program Coordinators in all aspects of their jobs, making use of group and individual supervision.
• Provides 24-hour on-call coverage to program staff via agency cell phone.
• Ensure case management protocols are in compliance. Ensure superior case management services including ambitious family and/or resource involvement, health care, housing, educational, and vocational programs for all residents.
• Collaborates effectively to assure adequate and professional clinical and independent living services.
• Works with Intake staff to maintain a 90% bed utilization rate.
• Participates in budget development, monitoring, and modification.
• Participates in the application process of grant/funding opportunities.
• Acts as senior administrator in the Program Director’s absence.
• Provides site coverage in the absence of a Program Coordinator.   
• Responsible for creation and reorganization of the systems utilized at the Inn to maintain compliance with State (OCFS) and City (DYCD) regulations.
• Maintains full staffing and oversee the recruitment, selection, and training of all new hires. 
• Ensures all full-time staff meet the annual training requirements.
• Works with the Program Director to complete timely staff evaluations. Prepares the annual performance evaluations for Program Coordinators, and monitors staff evaluations and training documentation.
• Attend monthly activities such as program staff meetings, monthly site inspections, QI meetings, RHY advisory meetings, etc.
• Prepares for and attends all City and State inspections.
• Creates and ensures the maintenance of program milieus is safe, caring, and therapeutic.
• Review, complete, and submit all monthly/annual statistical reports.
• Oversee the daily census and program shift updates.
• Conduct program and case reviews, especially related to the preparation of incident reports.
• Analyze environmental surveillance and quality control activities such as facility reviews and site visits.
• Performs regular policy review, risk management, and revisions for program specific quality management and improvement activities, as advised by agency QI.
• Become trained and proficient in database systems including DYCD Connect.

• Collaborates with Program Coordinators, Case Planners, Program Supervisor, and Program Director on incident management, review, and submission, including State Central Register and Justice Center reporting.
• Obtain FDNY S95 Certificate of Fitness and F07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor, and DOHMH Food Protection Certificate.

• Any other assigned tasks.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

In addition, employee need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be team a player.

• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role and to intervene appropriately.
• Develop and maintain community and service linkages.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree with related experience, LMSW preferred. Three (3) years’ experience in residential program supervision preferred. Experience with audit preparation, accreditation/survey activities. Familiarity with RHY City and State regulations and standards is preferable.

Working Conditions

NYS Drivers License Preferred.