Assistant Director - Adult Development Programs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Direct supervision of Program Training Instructors at Skills Training Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agencies policy and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, discipline and termination of instructors. Addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs all directives and duties of Director of Adult Development Programs in the Directors absence. Works with other groups within and outside of Pathfinder, Inc. to facilitate the level of effectiveness of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily oversight of Skills Training Center, ensures proper staff coverage. Reports all concerns to Director of Adult Development Programs.
• Work closely with Director of Adult Development Programs on special projects/programs. This includes assisting with the development of a curriculum and activities to enhance the program. Coordinates special events for Jim Pickens ADT.
• Ensuring compliance of Pathfinder Policy and Procedures and all funding sources and standards. Interprets & relays company policies and safety regulations to staff and clients.
• Maintains harmony among employees. Resolves staff conflict and/or grievances. Reports all staff, clients or other issues to Director of Adult Development Programs.
• Helps ensure compliance with the CARF accreditation process.
• Performs communication and coordinates with all other departments and therapies within and external to Pathfinder. Shares information and continues continuity of services.
• Attends conferences and training to update and remain current of all service provision, funding policies and procedures. Disseminates information to Program Training Instructors, clients, parents/guardians as needed
• Develops schedules for instructional programs and helps develop or adopt training curriculum for each classroom, activity site in conjunction with Director and other designated individuals.
• Reviews all new hire paperwork as well as changes in staff statuses, i.e. promotions, demotions, evaluations, transfers, terminations, etc.
• Assists with the communication between supervisors and employees to ensure policies required by regulatory licensure standards are met. Ensures compliance with Policy and Procedures are effectively communicated to employees on an annual basis.
• Assists with Incident Reporting and completing 1910s to be submitted.
• Monitors tracking of employee schedule time in MITC and submits to supervisor.
• Coordinates meetings.
• Assists with payroll when necessary.
• Ensure all bulletin boards and displays throughout Jim Pickens ADT are maintained.
• Works with outside business for donators or discounts for program supplies.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to four years of college, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.