Assistant Program Director

Summary:

Resource Coordination is a service model whereby all of an individual's caregivers communicate and interface so that the member's needs are addressed in a comprehensive manner. This is done primarily through a "resource/care coordinator" who oversees and provides access to all of the services an individual need to assure that they receive everything necessary to prevent hospitalizations, stay healthy, and maintain stability.

The Asst. Program Director (APD)is responsible for the daily programmatic oversight of the assigned unit. The APD works closely with the resource coordinators to ensure the overall provision and coordinate services to the assigned member.

We also offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Provides supervisory support to assigned Resource Coordinator Team
• Provides individual and group supervision to assigned Resource Coordinator and evaluates all supervisees on a regular and timely basis
• Monitors assigned Resource Coordinator s’ work activities with children and families through team meetings and regular individual meetings
• Provides direct care management services in the absence of resource Coordinator’s staff
• Manages, reviews, and monitors maintenance of member records to ensure both internal and external quality assurance standards and timely completion in accordance with agency and Health Home Policies
• Provides training to new staff and on-going training to existing staff
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills to ensure progressive, positive development of Resource Coordinator employees
• Coordinates and conducts plans for audit preparation and audit execution
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data in the area of supervision to assist the Director
• Oversees the identification of eligible members from other agency programs and the community for program enrollment and consenting processes
• Co mpletes special projects and assignments as needed or identified by the Director
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in order to consistently evaluate program adaptation and/or expansion in correlation with existing needs
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency and DOH/OMH policies
• Provide 24-hours coverage as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required :

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, or related field, plus appropriate licensure
• 2-3 years of administrative, clinical, and supervisory/managerial experience
• Knowledge of best practice working with children and families in health, preventive and wellness care
• Working knowledge of child welfare, developmental disabilities, mental health and/or primary healthcare fields
• Experience managing teams providing case/care management
• Experience providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services.
  
  
  

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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