Program Director (Supported Independent Resident)

Overview

The ACCS SIE Program Director promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. This position oversees the operation of a Supported Independent Environment site of 12-20 PS in individual apartments. Supervises residential staff; manages staffing, licensing, quality, and implementation of support interventions in Treatment Plans by residential staff following the direction of the Team LPHA Clinician. Facilitates successful and timely transitions to and from residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program serving 12-20 PS and manages staffing accordingly.• Ensures PS needs are met in 12-20 individual apartments.• Ensures each unit meets licensing standards and all housing documentation is kept up to date.• Promotes engagement, housing permanency, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of tenure at the residence for all PS at the site. • Manages SIE residential site's systems and procedures, including planning and implementing regulations and requirements, quality improvement initiatives, and intakes and discharges from residence. • Collaborates with Team's Housing Coordinator to facilitate successful and timely transitions to and from the group residential site. • Works with team to assess and identify next steps for PS when ready to move to more independent setting.• Creates a helping environment in the residence in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued. • Promotes teamwork between Team and GLE/SIE staff to provide all Treatment Plan interventions in and out of residence as needed. • At the direction of the LPHA Clinician, ensures that the non-clinical support interventions of each resident's Treatment Plan are completed as outlined. • Implements Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans as developed by Team for residents. • Assists the LPHA Clinician in managing the quality and timeliness of residential staffs' Treatment Plan documentation and Medicaid Rehab Option standards adherence. • Monitors the staff use of evidence-based practice techniques, request additional training from Team staff as needed. • Supports the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. • Manages the site's DMH licensing adherence. • Maintains the residence's adherence to Medication Administration Program policies and procedures. • Works closely with VNA administering medication in PD individual apartments.• Manages residential sites' collection and use of resources including food stamps, program fees, representative payee accounts and Client Funds. Monitor expenses and residence's budget. Submits information for billing procedures. • Manages adverse events, including Incident Reporting; ensure corrective actions are implemented. • Oversees Human Rights policies and procedures for residence. • Ensures the maintenance, repair, and safety of the residence. • Maintains "good neighbor" relationships with residence's neighbors. • Maintains strong working alliances with other service providers of the PS in the residence, including Care Coordination entities. • Hires, orients, provides day-to-day supervision of, and evaluates residence's staff. Offers consistent and direct performance feedback. Conducts corrective action procedures for residential staff if needed. • Manages relief and overtime resources to maintain operational excellence. • Implements retention, recognition and awards initiatives for residence staff; provides career development guidance and broadcast promotion opportunities. • Ensures required residential Performance Measures are maintained. • Supports staff training in, and use of trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in their work. • Provides thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services. • Promotes healthcare, employment and education services access for PS. • Participates as member of regional GLE/SIE Program Director Community of Practice Workgroup for continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning. • Provides on-call coverage as assigned. • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and support needed to thrive in their community of choice.• Skill in helping people integrate into the community through use of natural supports and basic community resources.• Knowledge of program management practices • Knowledge of PS engagement strategies • Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems and procedures • Ability to form supportive, trusting relationships with PS and families.• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS • Knowledge of the effects of prejudice (including internalized negative attitudes about oneself), discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty

• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles.• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.• Knowledge of formal and informal housing assessment skills and practices • Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles • Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services • Ability to adhere to the standards of Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Stages of Change; and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention. • Skills and competence to follow and provide interventions for effective Treatment Plan interventions, and to ability to train residential staff to implement non-clinical aspects of Treatment plans.• Ability to collaborate effectively with other Team members to address the needs of PS in the Treatment Plan • Knowledge of data-driven decision-making processes and ability to encourage others to use data analysis as needed.• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment • Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen''s 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred.• A minimum of one year's experience in progressively responsible human services functions required. • Management experience preferred. • Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required. • Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS. • Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.

Preferred /Required Education:Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements:Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver''s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver''s license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver''s screening background check.

Physical Effort:Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.

Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications/Trainings:CPR is required within first two weeks of hire.First Aid is required within two weeks of hire.MAP required within 150 days of hire

Pay Range

USD $68,347.00 - USD $68,347.00 /Yr.