Senior Director, Administrator of Long Term Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Director of Long Term Care Services/Administrator is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Elizabeth Levinson Center and the Adult Residential Housing Services. The Director/Administrator is responsible for the programmatic and financial viability of the Long Term Care Division of United Cerebral Palsy. The Director is responsible for the success of the goals of the agency as they pertain to the Long Term Care Division. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training program managers and ensuring they are supported in their roles. The Director carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and local licensing rules and laws.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•Have specific knowledge of licensing and funding regulations, budgets, budgetary agreements, contracts, and UCP goals.

•Protect the dignity, safety, and rights of all clients served in the programs.

•Ensure policies, procedures, in-services and training are in place to make sure employees are trained in dignity, HIPAA, resident rights, and reporting of violations.

•Keep programs compliant with all regulatory agencies, policy, procedure. Follow up on surveys and inspections to ensure all corrective action is taken.

•Develop and maintain policy and procedure to ensure successful operations of the program.

•Review financial reports and take action to meet the financial goals of the programs.

•Work closely with Senior Director of Finance to develop program budgets and capital plans.

•Work directly with program managers and HR to recruit and retain talented staff and be an employer of choice.

•Host periodic meetings of all statewide ICF/IID Administrators.

•Keep facility current on all trends and regulatory environment changes.

•Ensure a vibrant contemporary Active Treatment program to maximize success of the residents served.

•Participate in or monitor all committees necessary to make the programs successful or maintain regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.
• Be eligible to be licensed in the State of Maine as a Multilevel Administrator. 
• Be at least 21 years of age. Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field or in Administration, Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Administration or a Bachelor’s Degree in any field, plus proof of a Certificate of Advanced Study in Long Term Care Administration or 6 credit hours in management along with at least 6 credit hours in health care or long term care.
• Proof Influenza vaccination; Tuberculosis test; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift at least 20 pounds, and push and pull against potential resistance.
• Adequate vision, reading, writing and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to maintain assigned work hours, having sufficient endurance to perform tasks over extended periods.

OTHER DUTIES - This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities for the position. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT - UCP considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.