SOUTHERN REGION DIVISION DIRECTOR

Position Overview:

The position is full-time and exempt from Wage and Hour Regulations with a flexible 40 hour per week schedule. The staff person who holds this position is responsible for coordination and oversight of a specific service division providing both clinical and administrative guidance. The role-specific title(s) the Division Director is expected to use will be identified in his/her Appointment Letter. Regardless of division specificity, priority tasks will include, but are not limited to: ensuring proper program management training of the assigned division, managing and supervising the related personnel, ensuring fiscal accountability, and operation management in his/her specific division. This position may also be responsible for a variety of tasks that are nonetheless essential under the heading of “Miscellaneous Duties”. This position will report directly to a Vice President, whichever is identified in his/her Appointment Letter.

Major Tasks / Responsibilities

A. Program Management and Training

• Ensures that all division governing regulations are communicated to and adhered to by relevant employees and contractors.
• Identifies skill gaps and provides appropriate training, as needed.
• Remains current in evidenced based practices and best practices applicable to division specialty areas.
• Ensures that all program/projects are delivered in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Supports for Community Living, Medicaid Conditions of Participation, State General Fund Administrative. Regulations, Licensure and Regulation Standards, Housing and Urban Development Standards, etc.); as well as FRBH standards.
• Participates in grant/funding source application, reporting, and reviewing processes, as assigned.
• Conducts regular facility visits to ensure ongoing development of program services, goals and improvement plans.
• Ensures the Vice President is regularly updated all division-specific issues.

B. Personnel Management

• Assists in employee recruitment, promotion, retention, termination and performance evaluation activities
• Serves as the lead in the selection of any staff necessary to operate/facilitate operations in his/her division.
• Provides guidance to Program Managers and/or Site Administrators and monitors their performance, discipline and attendance.

C. Fiscal Management

• In consensus with the Vice President, recommends and establishes cost-reduction activities while maintaining productive and quality programs.
• Offers a variety of suggestions on how clinical and operational adjustments can affect revenue and expenses to meet budgeted goals in a compliant manner.
• Ensures that all financial activities and records for program services and/or properties are processed and documented according to established guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the reimbursement process that determines revenue for assigned division, and educates supervisees on the process.
• Understands the contractual agreements that exists between FRBH and its partners

D. Operational Management

• Maintains knowledge of and serves as the point of contact for Programs Managers and/or Site Administrators on compliance and regulatory requirements set forth by CMS, local, and state regulatory agencies regulations and statutes including, but not limited to OIG, DBHDID, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Participates in State and regulatory surveys and compliance investigations

E. Miscellaneous

• Meets productivity standards as assigned.
• Provides direct care (i.e. professional services) as needed
• Conducts training as assigned.
• Attends periodic meetings and/or trainings as assigned
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess at least a master’s degree, however, the minimum qualifications for the position may vary according to state regulations for specific program that is being filled. In some cases, the minimum qualifications may include a valid license or credential under a professional licensure board
• Must possess any licensure, certification, or specialized experience established in compliance standards; relevant, non-mandatory, but nonetheless beneficial credentials are preferred.
• Must have two (2) years of experience working in a directly related program.
• Must possess computer skills sufficient to learn web-based data submission procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass all required background checks prior to employment and annually thereafter.
• Must meet any program-specific health status requirements (e.g. negative for TB).