Assistant Program Director (45787)

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of program services, quality client care, regulatory and contract compliance and interagency and community relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct supervision of site-specific program coordinators;
• Responsible for all aspects of treatment for all clients
• Responsible for training, supervision, and scheduling of all staff, trainees, and volunteers;
• Provide case management and quality assurance reviews on a monthly basis;
• Provide staff observation and supervision on a regular basis;
• Meet with staff and treatment team on a once weekly basis;
• Report to Vice-President or Area Director on a weekly basis;
• Assist the Vice-President or Area Director with program design, development, and implementation;
• Review each employees job performance on a yearly basis (or more often if necessary). Hire or terminate employees with advice and consent form the Vice-President or Area Director;
• Write and submit required reports and/or provide appropriate data for administrative and marketing needs;
• Responsible for facility compliance with health, fire and other regulatory standards;
• Acts as WestCare representative/liaison with other agencies (Law Enforcement agencies; Juvenile Court Facilities; Welfare agencies; Community Hospitals, etc.) regarding all Client/Service issues;
• Attend regular professional education classes/workshops to continuously upgrade job skills or promote the image of the agency;
• Be on 24-hour call for emergencies;
• Respond to all emergency situations that would necessitate Program Directors intervention;
• Insure that all required policies and procedures of WestCare are carried out.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance
• Holds, or can obtain a current certification as a counselor for alcohol, drug, family or related services from the National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, the National Board of Certified Counselors or similar organization.
• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform yo