About the Role
Liberty Resources is seeking a Program Director to support our Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Program. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision, coaching, support and performance oversight to assigned supervisory, clinical, operational and support staff.
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, assignment, development and retention of program staff.
- Tracks staff compliance with required trainings, certifications, in-services and competency expectations.
- Participates in and advises leadership regarding promotion, assignment, review and discharge of program participants and staff.
- Keeps apprised of and provides input into development and revision of division and program policies, procedures and workflows.
- Keeps informed of public policy developments, regulatory changes and trends impacting the respective program areas.
- Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of program expansion, service enhancements and new program initiatives.
- Obtains necessary information on all referrals to determine appropriateness for program admission and facilitates interviews, tours and orientation.
- Facilitates the process of admissions, transfers and discharges for the programs supervised.
- Ensures all required clinical, medical, case management and program records are established, maintained and monitored.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with other service providers, hospitals, managed care organizations, community organizations, families and referral sources.
- Conducts quality improvement reviews, quality assurance inspections, chart audits and operational reviews.
- Produces ongoing statistical, financial, utilization and narrative reports.
- Ensures that the physical plant is maintained according to health and safety codes, regulatory requirements and CQI standards.
- Oversees and coordinates LHCSA, residential and other assigned staffing schedules.
- Participates in the agency-wide incident review and quality improvement processes.
- Provides input into development of program budgets, operational planning and resource allocation.
- Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Master’s of Social Work, Master’s or Doctorate of Psychology, or minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related human services, rehabilitation, healthcare, social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing field.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in TBI/disability services including case management/service coordination/brokering community-based services, functional assessment of ADLs/IADLs and development of treatment/service plans, teaching or supporting individuals with disabilities, and habilitation/day program/vocational/residential or community-based rehabilitative services.
- Experience in interdisciplinary, rehabilitative management of head-injured and neurologically impaired populations.
- Experience with HCBS/TBI Waiver, LHCSA, Medicaid billing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, program operations and staff supervision strongly preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Skills
- Strong organizational, clinical, operational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret regulations.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple programmatic priorities simultaneously.
- Strong working knowledge of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, community-based service delivery, rehabilitation services and program operations.
- Exemplary degree of initiative, sound judgment, industry and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures, quality improvement, regulatory requirements and interdepartmental relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting.
- May require lifting greater than 50 lbs on an as-needed basis.
Location
- Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Program
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Registered Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Master’s of Social Work, Master’s or Doctorate of Psychology, or minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related human services, rehabilitation, healthcare, social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing field.
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Family-Friendly Workplace
About the Company
- Liberty Resources is seeking a Program Director to support our Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Program.
- Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.
- We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.
- We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Equal Opportunity
- Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
- Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
