Stride Program Director

Stride Program Director RecruitingPals Whittier, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Teamwork Volunteer management First aid Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Organizational skills

Full Job Description Job Title:

Stride Program Director Status:

Full-Time Department:

Social Responsibility Reports to: V.P. of Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Stride Program Director will develop, manage, organize and help implement a high-quality Stride Program. The Stride Program Director will serve participants by building community to support each other from within, encouraging and supporting adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible. The position will help to coordinate the sharing of skills, resources, and efforts amongst program participants at both program sites. The Stride Program Director will help train volunteers, coordinate communication within the group, and evaluates the program and is staff. This position is responsible for expanding the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. This position supports the work of the organization, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Direct supervision of clients during participation in or presence of potentially dangerous activities or areas in the day program and during community outings. Direct supervision of participants during program hours, activities, special events, and community outings. Coordinates the Adult Day Program. Ensures a high-quality program and develops new program activities. Expands the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Trainings in universal precautions may be provided at the program site or staff may attend training/s provided by a local health facility, county health department, or other local resources. Mandated reporting requirements for dependent adult and elder abuse, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15630(b) Develops, manages, and controls budget related to the position. Ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations, where appropriate. Ensures that company's program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed. Maintains proper records/department files. Creates and implements lesson plans. Coordinates and attends all IPP meetings Implement IPP goals. Creates and implements academic curriculum. Develops and maintains relationships with state adult care licensing agency, guardians, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent, caregiver, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Coordinates in class activities and services. Organizes special events for participants and caregivers. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Complies program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program. Adjusts the program to accommodate the needs of all participants. Performs other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Maintain complete and accurate files on each participant. Adjust curriculum and instructs Stride Teachers as needed to serve individual Stride participants. Supervises Stride Teachers so that groups of 5-6 Stride participants can go into the community and participate in the community integration portion of the program, which includes: transportation, use of community agencies, purchasing skills, and vocational exploration. Reconciles monthly petty cash expenditures with cash given and turns in monthly receipts to VP of Operations. Maintains participant attendance records and submits billing information to corresponding Regional Centers.

OTHER:

Attends all required company training meetings. Attends agreed upon training and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competencies specific to serving adults with developmental disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also required to climb, push and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 21 years of age. Preferred Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services field; or minimum of one-year experience in management of related field. Care and supervision of clients in a licensed adult day program, or an adult day health care facility. Care and supervision of one or more of the categories of person to be served by the program. Within 30 days of hire, include completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; Blood borne Pathogens. Communicate with licensing agency as required by applicable laws and regulations. Understanding of the nature and purpose of the organization and the respective roles of volunteers and staff. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Understands the company is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Complies with applicable laws and regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Team Leader):

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the company's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications for the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, and support

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops, plans, and manages best practices through engagement of a team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Whittier, CA 90602 (Required)

Work Location:

In person