Program Administrator I

The Program Administrator I oversees the day-to-day activities of the congragate residential program. Activities include but are not limited to: scheduling and supervision of residential specialist; budget oversight; program planning for individuals; participation in regularly scheduled meetings; and overall physical management of the facility.

• Recruit, train, direct, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff in such a way as to provide opportunities for professional development and to ensure effective and appropriate delivery of services to individuals. Work with and respond to parents/families/guardians needs and concerns, and encourage their participation in their person's programing.

• Oversee the design of training and treatment programs for individuals. Programming and training may be reviewed by an interdisciplinary team and a psychiatric team on a quarterly basis.

• Monitor compliance with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) licensure standards, Medicaid regulations, Human Rights and Licensing standards in addition to other regulatory standards.

• Assist in the physical facility, including such tasks as oversight of housekeeping, maintenance, grounds upkeep, food service, and purchase and procurement.

• Assist in maintaining a facility budget to include such tasks as billing and fee collection, supervision of program disbursements and charge accounts, and submission of regular reports of revenues/expenditures. Provide routine quality reviews of staff documentation to ensure compliance with applicable Agency and regulatory standards.

• Supervise program activities in accordance with individual treatment plans and, as necessary, to provide direct training and counseling to consumers. Maintain a record keeping and data collection system appropriate to the needs of the individuals served and adequate to meet regulatory requirements.

• Provide routine review of all programmatic aspects, including but not limited to staff documentation of service delivery, timely reporting of critical incidents, completion of follow-up as recommended by other professionals (i.e., Quality Assurance staff, Service Coordinators, Medical staff, etc.).

• Provide on-going functional assessment of behavior, develop a mechanism to track behavior, in consultation with individuals and their support team, and develop treatment plans. Utilize recovery orientated and Person-Centered Practices to design programming. Manage Customized Rate application submission and present necessary restrictive plans to Internal Review Team and Local Human Rights Committee, as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• To provide 24-hour on-call coverage for emergencies and supervision.

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of treatment, training and care issues for people who have been dually diagnosed
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of program planning and management.
• Skills in program planning and evaluation, needs assessment, and resource coordination.
• Skills in decision making, observation, communication, budgeting, counseling, and organizing.
• Knowledge of nutrition and safety.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical practices and medication administration procedures.

Job Requirements:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A bachelor’s degree or higher required or equivalent education and or experience or LPN/RN is required. QMHP is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Valid Driver's License and copy of DMV safe driving record required.