Director of Certified Programs Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Director of Certified Programs Community Bridges – 3.1

Concord, NH Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$51.4K – $61.8K a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid training 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Medication administration Working with people with disabilities First aid Mid-level Administrative experience Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Computer skills 4 years Associate’s degree Full Job Description

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

•$1,000 Sign-On Bonus•Community Bridges is looking for a full-time Director of Certified Programs ! We are a non-profit agency founded in 1982 with a mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement. The Director of Certified Programs is responsible for all aspects of operation of a certified/licensed residential services, and other provision of services, ensuring that all service provision is provided in accordance with the mission, values and guiding principles of Community Bridges. Ensuring that federal and state standards as well as agency policies and procedures are upheld throughout delivery of services. Responsible for the management, quality assurance of service operations, consultation to Managers and staff supervision.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Associates Degree plus 4 additional years of experience)

Experience:

At least 4 years’ experience working with people who have a disability involving at least 2-year supervisory experience of personnel and administrative duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

There is a $1000 sign-on bonus for this position – $500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500 will be paid after 6 months in the role. •Please note, sign-on bonuses are for new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not eligible at this time.

Paid Time Off:

For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 264.16 hours of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Insurance:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 1% company match, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, and Employer paid Life Insurance.

Mileage Reimbursement:

Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training:

As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individualized type and level of supports to include, but not be limited to, direct support, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc. Encourage and assist individuals in accessing and fostering community supports and resources such as social/cultural groups, stores, restaurants, Support, in a proactive manner, individuals in being a part of their community through such activities as relationship building, social interactions, exercising their roles and rights as citizens, etc. Perform all duties in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and respect for each person’s legal, civil, and human rights-including maintaining confidentiality of information regarding the individual -and that ensures the respect and dignity of persons with a developmental disability Provide and direct staff to assure all supports in a manner which takes into consideration the preferences of individuals and which actively encourages choice making by the individual. Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting with toileting, bathing, showering, personal and dental hygiene, etc. Look for opportunities and seek creative ways to educate the community and to eliminate preconceived notions and stereotypes about persons with disabilities. Recruit, train, and supervise program managers and staff assigned to community residences Supervise and monitor all support situations as assigned. Such support to include home visits twice per month. Ensure documentation and follow up accordingly. Develop, implement and monitor of program budgets as assigned. Develop, implement and monitor service plan goals for each individual served. Assure each person’s services and supports are effective, as well as team building and other topics geared toward enhancing the lives of people served and improving the skills of staff. Provide routine and regular supervision of employees and contracted providers, in accordance with agency policy/standard. Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times. Attend the service plan meeting, team meetings, agency and staff meetings and other meeting and/or conferences as requested by supervisor. Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations and agency policies and procedures (including but not limited to employee time sheets, treatment plan data and reports, medication logs, attendance sheets, fire drills, and other pertinent documentation as requested). Provide and assure continuous quality improvement activities and management of Staffed Community Residential arrangements as a means to improve the quality of supports provided to individuals. Develop, monitor and evaluate the efficiency of Staffed Community Residential procedures to assure a seamless process for service provision. Assist managers to provider and assure quality improvement activities and management of contracted Community Residential arrangements as a means to improve the quality of supports provided to individuals. Provide consultation and assistance to the Management Team within the Community Choices department. Provide responsive and clinically/medically based services and supports in accordance with individual needs, desires, and dreams. Such supports will promote the dignity, respect of all individuals. Coordinate the involvement of family members, outside professionals and involved team members. Promote and maintain satisfactory public relations between the residence, agency and community. Arrange for adequate direct service staffing to all services in accordance to ISA and individual needs. Provide coverage for direct service as needed. On call responsibilities in response to department needs on a rotating basis. On call responsibilities may include but not limited to: going to “work” site, providing direct services, consultation, and communication to external and internal parties. Oversight of the department’s on-call support system, including rotation assignments and correspondence with payroll. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Distribute medication in accordance with He-M 1201 as applicable.

Required Skills:

Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one – to – one settings. Ability to access community resources, activities and social gatherings. Ability to advocate for, provide support to, and assist individuals to advocate for their rights. Ability to represent Community Bridges services to the public and maintain a positive image to the community at large. Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions. Ability to collaborate with individual families, team members and community citizens on behalf of each individual. Ability to successfully complete and maintain Medication Administration training. Ability to successfully complete and maintain MOAB mandatory training. Ability to assist in the household maintenance of individuals’ homes. Ability to assist individuals with bathroom needs and attend to personal hygiene needs. Ability to successfully complete and maintain First Aid and CPR training. Ability to frequently travel (access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours) with any individual supported utilizing personal vehicle as well as Community Bridges’ vehicles. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver’s record in accordance with Community Bridges standards with adequate liability insurance. Ability to acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, values, policy and procedures. Ability to acquire computer competencies. Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work environment – Occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high stress. Occasional to moderate short deadlines and coverage require flexibility in schedule. Physical demands- Walking and standing are required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be physically able to lift individuals at a minimum of 50 lbs and to provide transfers as necessary. Must be able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier free lifts. Emergency behavioral intervention in accordance with MOAB techniques and individual behavioral plans may be required. Driving a passenger van and vehicle may be rarely needed.

Travel:

Travel is required up to 20% of the time. The destinations are within the local area. May frequently travel (access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours) with any individual supported utilizing personal vehicle as well as Community Bridges’ vehicles. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver’s record in accordance with Community Bridges standards with adequate liability insurance.

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Main Headquarters Location:

Concord, NH Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.