Program Director for residential group home in Merrimack Valley
Bridgewell Mission: Connecting People with Possibilities Inspired by the values of caring and respect, together we guide individuals with disabilities and other challenges to achieve and enjoy their highest quality of life and personal growth. Bridgewell is a private, non-profit organization that has been providing support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities for over 50 years. We provide residential and homeless services, employment training and education, and habilitative, behavioral health and recreational services to achieve this mission. Bridgewell provides quality services to more than 3,000 individuals each day in 18 communities throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. We currently have an opening for a dynamic Program Director in Chelmsford and in Dracut. The program director will oversee the daily operation of a residential home for adults with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities. The oversight includes the hiring, training and supervision of staff and the monitoring of the medical and clinical needs of the individuals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: Recruit, train and supervise staff to ensure that performance standards are upheld and that all individuals are working in accordance with agency requirements, mission, goals and principles. Provide leadership to all staff by creating a positive work climate and creating a cohesive team environment. Promote the professional growth of all staff through coaching, mentoring and continuous training. Ensure ongoing systems for measuring quality of services and compliance with DDS regulations, QUEST and Bridgewell policies and procedures. Ensure that services are maintained according to DDS, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards. Create opportunities and provide support to individuals in making decisions to develop their skills and foster independence. Foster positive relationships with guardians and family members where indicated. Oversee all medical, clinical, and financial needs of the individuals by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed. Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational and other activities outside the program. Ensure compliance with program budgets through consistent monitoring of financial analysis and various reports. Build and maintain positive relationship with funding sources, community groups, families, and other service providers. Provide coverage to individuals as needed. Participate in after hours on-call rotation. Maintain core training certifications and MAP certification. Other duties as assigned. Required Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities, one of which is in a supervisory capacity. Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships. Demonstrated basic computer skills necessary for position. Must have a valid Driver´s license from the state in which they reside.