Program Director

Do you have leadership experience working with individuals with Mental Health and you’re looking for a meaningful change in your work life? Leverage your skills with REM River Bluffs to make an impact in people’s lives.

Join our dedicated, dynamic and fast growing team today!

As a Program Director with REM River Bluffs, a partner of The MENTOR Network, you’ll be one of those extraordinary people. This position supports those we serve in a board and lodge setting; serving individuals with severe and persistent mental health with possible offense background. We are seeking a passionate leader who can successfully direct program staff to provide high quality services to individuals we support. Bring your creative ideas and your passion for success; we’ll train you on the rest.

Develop and maintain quality services and engaging activities that meet the individual’s needs.

Manage the day to day operations in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Interview and select - talented staff. Lead, develop and inspire team providing on-going performance coaching.

Write and implements Individual Service Plans (ISP); ensures on-going communication with planning team.

Financial responsibility in the following areas: operational budget, time-keeping and billing for services provided.

Build and maintains quality customer relationships with families, Regional Centers, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Designated Coordinator recognition required for non-ICF [must meet (a) Or (b) Or (c) below]:
• Associate degree in a field related to human services and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post secondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or A minimum of fifty hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; And four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older.
• Four year degree preferred.
• Qualified Developmental Disability Professional recognition required for ICF must have a Four year degree in field related to human services and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in areas of leadership, personnel, employee training, and public relations.
• Skilled in written and oral communication, community relations and service development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavior management principles, program development, and monitoring techniques.
• Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Department of Human Services, and the Company’s Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE