About this opportunity
Vinfen lists this Senior Program Director (Brain Injury) opportunity in cambridge, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
As a Senior Program Director (SPD), you will oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of specified programs designed for individuals with Brain Injuries or behavioral conditions. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills.
Senior Program Directors ensure proper standards and regulations set forth by funding sources are adhered to, and that quality standards for the individuals in the home are being met. Additional responsibilities include supervising other Program Directors, developing relationships with community members, and liaising with clinical and nursing teams to develop and manage individuals' Individual Service Plans (ISP).
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Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
Directs and manages the activities of specific program staff. This includes hiring, directing, training, coaching, evaluating, and developing the staff. Supervises Program Directors.
Provides supervision and direction to program staff regarding rehabilitative strategies, techniques, and interventions. Assists staff in developing and implementing effective treatment strategies for difficult to engage persons served.
Assists Program Directors in completing comprehensive assessment for persons served.
Provides problem resolution for staff and persons served.
Provides teamwork and leadership to work groups.
Ensures program goals and objectives are achieved. Provides staff with new and updated policies and directives.
Acts as liaison to prospective person served; arranges and performs intake procedures, conducts initial assessment of client’s appropriateness for program.
Responsible for the quality and timely completion of all clinical, recordkeeping, and service/support plans and documents for persons served.
Ensures compliance with all internal quality and external licensing, certification, and accreditation organization standards, regulations, as well as program specific policies and procedures.
Assists in the development of, and manage adherence to, program budgets.
Ensures collection of program fees and service delivery data.
Represents Vinfen in professional, trade, regulatory, and funding source organizations; participates in committees, meetings, and other activities, as requested.
Maintains relationships with other providers, family, vendors, neighbors, and community officials. Participates in various internal and external meetings regarding cases and treatment plans.
Manages adverse events (such as medication occurrences, physical restraints, and other critical incidents); ensures plans and corrective actions are implemented and reported.
Ensures program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
Responds to internal and external data collection and reporting requests.
Responsible for monitoring program quality and plan implementation improvements.
Provides direct care and on-call back up coverage, as needed.
Maintains and enhances knowledge of human services issues, trends, and techniques.
Ensures maintenance and safety of facility.
Perform other related duties, as required.
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
About Us:
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
License check and vehicle access required
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Knowledge of operations management procedures and practices
Knowledge of financial management practices in human service organizations
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
Organizational, strategic, participatory, collaborative skills
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers
Knowledge of empowerment and self advocacy techniques
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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