Program Director Day Program (Special Needs) - Bronx

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Program Director to help oversee their Bronx Adult Day Program.

Salary: $75,000 per year plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit Package...see Benefit information below.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the program-related and operational aspects of his/her specifically-assigned facility site or program, with a primary focus on facilitating innovative service delivery and effective quality assurance in the provision of person-centered support to individuals.  The Program Director also ensures strong supervision of program supervisors and active oversight of a program’s fiscal condition.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that daily program operations provide safe, compliant, person-centered services to individuals through innovative service delivery and consistent adherence to regulatory mandates and rules. 
• Ensures that services adequately meet physical, social and developmental needs of individuals and that there are adequate protections of each individual’s health, safety, comfort, well-being and civil, human, and legal rights as outlined in State Regulations.
• Provides strategic and tactical guidance to program supervisors in sustaining and enhancing supports provided to individuals and in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of these supports.
• Communicates regularly with personnel about program changes, compliance and quality assurance issues, and other critical topics that impact the program’s ability to operate effectively and efficiently. 
• Oversees all aspects of staff development, including active observation, supervision of assigned staff on a regular basis, and staff training, hiring, firing and staff assignments.
• Evaluates and presents information/recommendations to department directors about quality-related concerns regarding services/programs, budget and, as applicable, physical environment.
• Works with department directors on proper monitoring of enrollment and billing protocols and implements as needed any corrective actions identified by compliance surveys/audits.   
• Develops and maintains positive community relationships and, as applicable, represents the agency as participating member of various industry committees, task forces or advocacy groups. 
• Conducts routine contact with family members/guardians/advocates as needed.
• Performs all additional duties, as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study and at least five years related experience, or Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of related experience required.
• Demonstrated success in supervising staff or in personnel resource management required.  
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable regulations and contemporary knowledge of new developments and changes made in the field of developmental disabilities and autism required.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with family members, program staff and external professional staff, as well as demonstrated excellence in listening and writing skills.
• Must have solid organizational, multi-tasking and delegation skills, as well as ability to initiate and follow through independently on a variety of program issues. 
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, show sound judgment in setting of priorities, address potential operational issues, and handle and/or diffuse time-sensitive and/or stressful situations.

Benefits

• Low Cost, Quality Medical Insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.