Program Director-(OMH) Walton, Bronx

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $87,900.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage Negligible

Description

Comunilife Inc. is in looking for an experienced Program Director for its OMH funded program in the Bronx. The Program Director responsible for the daily operations of his/her program, the management and the quantity and quality of services provided to clients; adherence to budgets and contract deliverables; oversight of outcome measurements and metrics; relationships with other providers and with government, and other funders; collaborating with Human Resources on employee hiring, discipline, evaluation, training, development, and supervision. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Essential Duties:

Oversee daily operations and ensure all aspects of facility run effectively 24/7, 365 days a year

Ensure compliance with multiple funding, programs, and audit requirements

Establish and maintain strong positive and productive working relationships, with an emphasis on positive and proactive problem-solving, with the staff of the program and other internal and external stakeholders and partners

Interface with OMH via reporting, meetings, managing of audits, etc.

Represent the program and Comunilife in meetings as needed with regulatory agencies

Ensure the facility, program operations, and all related documentation are in compliance with policies and procedures and requirements; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and partners as needed

Manage program funds and expenditures within established budget, record and document expenditures in compliance with policies and procedures

Monitor Utilization Reviews, High Risk lists, Quality Assurance and Incident Review activities

Review and investigate all client complaints and incident reports; engage in crisis interventions as needed

Orient and train new staff; manage staff performance through performance appraisals and ongoing supervision

Complete required weekly and/or monthly reporting accurately and on time

Identify and address service delivery gaps; develop linkages as needed

Monitor client lengths of stay and ensure regulatory compliance

Participate in the interviewing and selection of staff

Ensures program operates within fiscal budget.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Participate in program planning and development

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement(s)

Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration; Business Administration or any related field

At least three (3) years of post-graduate, mental health experience as well as three to five (3 to 5) or more years of experience in administration and management of operating congregate residential programs

Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness

Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites

Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention

Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates

Certifications&Licenses

LMSW or LCSW preferred

C omunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.