Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director

Supports To Empower People (STEP) is hiring an Assistant Program Director to oversee community and residential services for adult men with intellectual and developmental, as well as behavioral and mental health issues in Rhode Island. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to embark upon the clinical challenges encountered and to safely explore and pursue their dreams.

Compensation : The pay range for this position is $64,000 to $66,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

What You'll Do :

• Responsible for overseeing the administration and planning of community-based residential and day programs for people with developmental disabilities.
• Responsibilities include monitoring the operation of the program and implementation of all program development and planning activities.
• Provide administrative leadership and supervision to staff to effectively organize service delivery and promote JRI's community-based programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Actively participate in STEP's Administrative Team, including Administrator On-Call rotation. Creating space for active, respectful conversations with a goal of problem-solving as well as advancement of the program, clients, and employees.
• Implement administrative, information, and data collection systems that monitor all programs and provide continuous feedback on the quality and effectiveness of all services in addressing consumer needs, program goals and objectives, and contract and fiscal compliance.
• Develop collaborative and effective working relationships with public and private human service agencies, consumer and provider advocacy groups, consumer families, and other community entities in order to promote JRI's programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, enhance resources, and, where possible and appropriate, expand programs and services.
• Address challenges constructively and proactively.
• Design systems, organize resources, and implement ongoing monitoring activities in a manner that insures appropriate delivery of all services and quality care in safe and healthful environments through the availability of appropriate staffing, clinical, administrative, and technical resources, and other supports.
• Actively participates in the review and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate program staff. Ensure timely performance evaluations and consistent supervision of their work.
• Ensure program compliance with all regulatory and quality assurance requirements with respective funding and / or authorizing agencies and governmental regulations.
• Ensure that adequate staffing resources and emergency support and back up are available on a twenty-four hour basis to all residential and community support programs and that appropriate communication and liaison is maintained in the event of emergencies or unusual events involving programs or consumers under the care of the programs.
• Actively participate in the development, implementation, and oversight of person-centered plans for the individuals supported.
• Ensure the accurate collection, cumulation, and recording / entry of all data on all Person-Centered plan objectives, including behavior and nursing care plans, as well as services provided.
• Ensure ongoing SSA and DHS eligibility and recertifications for all individuals supported.
• Remain up-to-date in the field through participation in conferences, seminars, and professional and advocacy organizations that promote and advocate for services and programs and / or provide research and evaluation in the field.

Why JRI?

Requirements :

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.