Program Director

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Director who will be responsible for the programmatic, operational, and developmental oversight of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within Aspire Living & Learning’s programs. The Program Director will work to build effective teams, champion internal and external partnerships, and create a supportive environment in which to retain high quality employees and providers. The Program Director will also ensure adherence to organization-wide policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations, while also providing fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the Senior Operations Director.

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the developmental supervision of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within the various programs. The PD provides administrative management and engages a high-quality workforce.

Pay: From $65,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience and education.

Hours: M-F 8a-4p

Location: Concord, NH

Key Responsibilities: 

The PD is responsible for programmatic and operational oversight and developmental supervision. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams and championing internal and external partnerships.  Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds: 

Relationships and Communication:

• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity  
• Creates positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including employees, peers, local and state agencies as well as parents and guardians  
• Ensures all communication is timely, professional, clear and concise  
• Builds trust, mutual respect and cohesion around shared mission  

Program Management:

• Creates a supportive environment in which to retain quality employees and providers  
• Provides ongoing developmental supervision encouraging professional growth and ensuring employees are meeting programmatic requirements 
• Ensures adherence to organization-wide policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, meeting licensing and certification standards  
• Provides fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Adult Services and Senior Director of Program Operations 
• Coordinates services to provide medical, psychiatric and social-emotional needs of the supported individuals  
• Supports a culture of community integration  
• Provides oversight of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE), executing identified goals  
• Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role. 
• Conduct training as required and assigned.  
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation. 

Leadership and Coordination:

• Lead by example by supporting and implementing companywide initiatives, priorities and policies  
• Foster a positive work environment while championing a culture of teamwork, growth, collaboration and communication.  
• Empower and develop managers to effectively supervise employees with the goal of developing a cohesive, autonomous and clinically astute program team  
• Provide instruction and guidance to direct reports on matters concerning the supervision of their employees, including the role of delegation  
• Provide direction and planned teaching to agency standards on matters regarding the effective, timely and consistent implementation of all policies and procedures  
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to