Assistant Director of Monett

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES

Definition

The position of Assistant Director of Program Services (AD) is a responsible, professional program-planning, and management-and-supervisory position for community programs for The Arc of the Ozarks. The AD is responsible for assisting the Program Director in evaluating and planning programs to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accordance with The Arc of the Ozarks established long and short-term goals and provide administrative coordination of various programs.

The AD functions as a Degreed Professional Manager (Missouri Comprehensive Waiver guidelines) with overall responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of individual support plans adapted to the needs of persons served in individual residential settings and, when assigned, assumes the responsibility of the Director of Program Services in the absence of the Director of Program Services. The AD may serve as Program Supervisor as caseload needs may arise.

Work includes supervision and direction of individual residential sites and programs operated by The Arc of the Ozarks.  Additional responsibilities include the development and monitoring of individualized support plans and safety crisis plans for individuals residing in individual residential sites operated by The Arc of the Ozarks.

The AD is responsible for the design, evaluation, and monitoring strategies for the delivery of effective programs; assuring standards for licensure are implemented, certification and/or accreditation are met and maintained; and supervising assigned staff as well as implementing active treatment programs. Along with the Director of Program Services, the AD is responsible for the overall appearance and cleanliness of the ISL and program sites.  The employee consults with administrative officials, program staff, and other employees and outside agencies in coordinating and implementing The Arc of the Ozarks Quality Assurance Program.     

General supervision is received from the Director of Program Services or other designated superior; however, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limit of established guidelines and procedures. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Essential Job Functions

Mission and Core Values

Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks

Attend at least two Arc-sponsored events such as fundraisers or networking events.

Serves on an Arc committee or teaches a certification class.

Personnel Management

Directly supervises assigned Program Supervisors

Provides oversight of all day-to-day operations of the assigned program

Knowledgeable about reports in ADP regarding staffing patterns, schedules, and overtime. The AD will ensure supervisors are aware of OT goals and know the cost of OT to the agency.

Provides training and guidance to assigned Program Supervisors.

Responsible for applicant review, assignment, and open hours report updates.

Ensures staff with expired trainings will be removed from scheduled shifts (until training is complete) and receive disciplinary actions when needed.

Program Oversight, Design and Development

Assumes overall responsibility for the delivery of services in accordance with DMH-DD standards

Ensures all se