Director of Programs

About the Company :

The Jaqui Foundation is committed to providing individuals with disabilities, high-quality programs and services that teach and assist with how to function independently in their own homes and in their communities.

About the Role :

The Director of Programs will provide day to day leadership and strategic direction to ensure Jaqui` Foundation’s programs and services meet “best practice” measures and operates in compliance with applicable California laws and regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Oversight in developing and implementing administrative plans and procedures defining lines of responsibility, workloads, and staff supervision.
• Oversight of agency staff and consumers decentralized throughout the East and North Bay.
• Oversee and review all written reports prepared by Lead, instructional and support staff, including assessments, monthly progress reports, prepare quarterly and annual reports, and additional documentation.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive program evaluation of the program.
• Coordinate with other agencies’ services and supports provided for consumers.
• Schedule all ISP (Individual Service Plan) meetings with residential homes, family and GGRC social worker for each consumer served annually and as needed.
• Complete all documentation (ISP, Semi-annual) with consumers and stakeholders for the individual’s annual meetings.
• Support Staff in their delivery of service and support to consumers including monthly staff meetings and meetings between consumers and their stakeholders.
• Oversight of consumer files; 90-day evaluations, master change forms, release of information forms, wage rating forms, behavioral documentation, face sheets, and any other necessary documentation.
• Ensure all consumers have current authorizations for services provided while in program.
• Responsible for controlling and safeguarding the records of consumers.
• Coordinate and perform culturally competent assessments of new consumers using a person-centered process.
• Oversee the development and implementation of written curriculum for orientation and on-going staff training and development and consumer services.
• Support instructional staff in overseeing their programs and responsibilities through training, goals and reviews.
• Ensure that all staff are trained in and guarantee the rights of all consumers, as defined in Title 17, including appropriate reporting procedures when any violation of rights occurs or is suspected.
• Coordinate periodic quality assurance evaluations of the Jacqui’ services and staff.
• Must act as a Mandated Reporter, and responsible to report any known or suspected adult abuse.
• Must comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations and law.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications :

Has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, Psychology, Human Services or other relevant field Required; Masters degree in a related field preferred.

Required Skills :

Preferred Skills :

Salary commensurate with experience.

Jaqui' Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.