Program Director, Albany Discovery

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Program Director is responsible for researching, planning, developing, and implementing the operational management of an Emergence field office while supervising staff, overseeing treatment coordination, and building effective community relationships.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ethical Standards
• Adhere to MHACBO Behavioral Health Code of Conduct at all times
• Mandatory Reporting : Proper and immediate reporting of any suspected abuse or neglect of any vulnerable population such as children, the elderly, or physically or developmentally disabled persons
• Deliver all services in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed manner
• Address antisocial thinking and tactics to avoid accountability when appropriate
• Maintain high fidelity of all evidence-based curriculums and interventions
• Program Development
• Design and plan programs that align with Emergence missions and goals
• Identify needs, set objectives, create detailed plans
• Implementation
• Oversee the execution of programs, ensuring efficacy and efficiency
• Effectively manage resources, timelines and ensure activities meet planned objectives
• Strategic planning
• Participate in long-term strategic planning for Emergence
• Contribute to setting the overall direction and priorities to ensure Emergence continued growth and impact
• Crisis Management
• Address any issues or emergencies that arise within programs
• Develop contingency plans and respond effectively to ensure program stability and continuity
• Collaboration
• Work closely with other departments within Emergence and community partners to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving agency goals
• Coordinate efforts and share resources to maximize impact

Staff Supervision

Treatment Coordination

General and Fiscal Operations

Community Relationships

Competencies

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise a Site Supervisor and will oversee the daily work of counselors

Work environment

Physical demands

Travel required

Requirements :

Required education and experience

Preferred education and experience

Additional eligibility requirements

Must be available and willing to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to fill in when staffing shortages occur

Work authorization / security clearance requirements

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States

Emergence is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging.