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Continuum of Care · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Specialized Services

East Haven, CT

Part-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$79K/yr - $79K/yr

3+ years exp

Continuum of Care is seeking an Assistant Director of Specialized Services to coordinate and oversee programming for agency clients. The role involves managing program standards, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing support and training.

Health CareMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development, implementation, scheduling, operation, and evaluation of all programming in assigned program(s)

Provides comprehensive planning, program oversight, and active supports for the care and treatment of agency clients

Networks with area community providers for the benefit of the clients and the agency in support of its mission

Interviews, trains, and provides professional development to staff, interns, and volunteers for the positions for which it supervises

Assumes responsibilities for development and administration of program standards and procedures related to the operation and provision of services

Provides assessment and decisionmaking skills needed to manage the program and any associated issues on a daily basis

Prepares budget, monitors costs, and allocates program resources

Assigns caseloads, program duties and determines scheduling of staff

Ensures compliance with applicable contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements

Implements changes in program reflecting identified agency priorities and strategic plan

Participates in program development activities and sees to their implementations; educates clients and staff in how to meet community support plan goals and objectives

Documents and meets consistently with designated supervisees

Addresses concerns with staff or other professionals constructively and in a timely fashion

Schedules, attends and participates in agency meetings, team meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings

Maintains property to ensure building/office is welcoming upon entrance and promotes a clean wellorganized work environment

Processes timely work orders with Facilities as necessary

Facilitates the training needs of direct care staff and monitors ongoing professional development of staff

Works with Human Resources in the recruitment, selection and hiring of staff

As applicable, adheres to Food Bank rules, regulations, and submission of data

Manages use and maintenance of the agency vehicles assigned to program

Reviews periodic maintenance inspections reports and work orders as necessary

Works with team to maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and outside at all times

Ensures continuity of care for delivery of services

Provides new staff with program orientation and provides program training and coaching for staff

Selects and hires staff

Supervises program admissions, planning, and discharge processes

Documents and meets consistently to provide support and supervision to staff

Conducts job performance evaluations of staff

Conducts monthly staff meetings and clinical rounds to ensure services are personcentered and responsive to individual client needs

Provides coordination with other agency and/or community programs and services in order to assure client care is appropriate, complementary, and continuous

Monitors documentation of services delivered to clients and required collection of program data

Intervenes in crisis situations of clients or supervises staff in doing so

Networks with providers and landlords regarding housing issues and education

Provides and coordinates oncall coverage for the program

Conducts supervisory spot checks

Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual

Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers

Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication

Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff

Ensures client records and billing of services are maintained in accordance with all applicable contractual, licensing, and accrediting requirements

Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Ensures compliance with all internal and external Quality Inspection Reviews

Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted

Completes all training requirements as assigned by agency

Qualification

Program ManagementBehavioral Health ExperienceProfessional CT LicensureFirst Aid/CPR CertificationMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsCrisis InterventionCulturally Competent BehaviorStaff Training

Required

Master's degree required with a minimum of three (3) years' managerial experience in the behavioral health field

Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction disorders is required

Valid Connecticut Driver's license is required

Scattered site and non24 hr. program positions require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles

First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire

Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification

Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping