Program Director

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, supervises various program staff including any program and shift supervisors and direct support professionals to ensure a well-run, safe, and therapeutic program that meets the needs of the children and supports them in obtaining their goals.

General Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Provides leadership and direction to supervisors and direct care staff. Acts as a role model and mentor.
• The Program Director provides ongoing support and training to staff and oversees all facilities, equipment, and supplies for the assigned residential program.
• Listens to staff concerns and works with them to resolve them. Assists with staff recruitment and hiring.
• Facilitates orientation and initial training of new staff. Provides ongoing training through on-the-job training and curriculum-based training.
• Creates work schedules for staff to ensure adequate supervision of residents and ratios are met.
• Assists in the review of staff time sheets and vacation requests.
• Assists with completing staff performance evaluations, employee corrective actions, performance plans, and terminations.
• Manages and maintains employment files and training records.
• Shift coverages if staffing ratios are not met.
• This position requires PD to be on-site 40+ hours per week.

Residents:

• Participates in intake staffing.
• Develop a Recreation Calendar as applicable to the program.
• Contributes to SKOPOS Care, Inc.'s mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers.
• Demonstrates an awareness, appreciation, and respect for diverse cultures and individual differences of clients and fellow employees.
• Adheres to all current state regulations in addition to SKOPOS, Inc.’s Policies and Procedures, including safeguarding confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ensures that all Residential Care Licensing and Contract Standards, other standards, and SKOPOS’s policies and procedures are implemented.
• Establishes relationships and communicates with residents, family members, and staff.
• Identifies and seeks resolution for potential problems emerging with staff or other involved parties.
• Attends staff/agency meetings.
• Attend training, conferences, workshops, seminars, and any other programs needed to fulfill state regulations.
• Coordinates short and long-term planning for the program.
• Responds to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Ensure program policies and procedures are up-to-date and available for staff review.
• Reports immediately any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to his/her immediate supervisor.

Facility Safety:

• Complete and document facility inspections and generate work orders for repairs when necessary.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,104.00 - $70,141.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Required)

Work Location: In person