Director of CHES

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of CHES Managers other program staff as needed.
• Directly responsible to and supervised by the Director of Day Services.
• Coordinates clinical, personnel and routine management concerns in community based day program and supported employment program for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Conducts program planning and development activities.
• Evaluates work performance of supervisees as specified by agency personnel policies and standards of clinical practice in addictions, behavior management, psychiatric, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Ensures the development and implementation of objectives to meet DDS regulations.
• Ensures that services are culturally sensitive and responsive.
• Ensures that services are provided in a manner that optimizes client independence and skill development.
• Develop and monitor all administrative, programmatic and clinical services for CHES.
• Assists in the development of in-service trainings for all division staff in cooperation with other Senior Program Directors, Director of Day Services and the Division Director.
• Reviews all CHES schedules, assignments and records in a periodic, systematic manner.
• Conducts annual Program Self-Evaluations per Division standards and meets all requirements of the agency's Quality Management Program.
• Provides emergency back-up to program staff on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Participates in inter agency committees and information sharing meetings.
• Maintains ongoing communication with relevant state agency staff (i.e.
• natural service area, and DPH and licensing) in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends meetings with state agencies as requested by the Division Director.
• Ensures compliance with DDS/DPH Regulations.
• Ensures that programs are in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws.
• Oversees the hiring and termination of Managers and other direct care staff.
• Supervises and supports the Managers through weekly meetings, regular site visits and phone contact as needed.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Day Services or Division Director.

Qualifications:

• B.A.
• degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field, plus at least one year experience in the administration of programs serving adults with long term mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
• B.A.
• may be waived under certain circumstances as approved by the Executive Director.
• Valid driver's license.
• Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to function as an effective change agent.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve differences.
• Ability to function under pressure in a fast pace human service environment.
• Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes.
• Ability to articulate and communicate Bay Cove's mission and strategic direction in a consistent and enthusiastic manner to departmental staff.
• Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative solutions to pursue opportunities.
• Driving License Required? Yes

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement/remission, paid vacation & holidays, sick time pay, and employee referral bonuses.
• T-accessible central office at North Station or Haymarket T stops. (Green Line or Orange Line)