Program Director Scattered Sites

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

Job Details:

Job Location:

Ithaca New York
- Ithaca, NY, Position Type: PTNB
- No benefits, Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00

Hourly, Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any,

We are looking to add a Part Time or Contract Program Director – Scattered Site to our team. As the Program Director – Scattered Site you will ensure the safe operation of a 9-bed scattered site residential program for individuals in recovery in compliance with NYS OASAS regulations. Working approximately 15 hours per week, the Program Director will ensure services are delivered in a high quality and effective manner.

• Prepares and submits clinical reports to leadership.
• Ensures the development and maintenance of service plans.
• Performs review and supervisory maintenance of official records including service plans, progress reports, session and group notes, and discharge/aftercare plans.
• Assists Residential Counselor staff in their development and understanding of chemically dependent behavior, interviewing skills, group facilitation skills, therapy techniques, client evaluation, and clinical documentation.
• Supports leadership in ensuring programs maintain required licensures and certification including but not limited to OASAS, CARF, DOH, and DEA.
• Provide clinical support for all aspects of admissions, including referral, assessment, intake, and insurance for the program.
• Collaborate with the State Director and other program leadership to interpret and analyze program data to drive future program decisions.
• Assists with requests for proposals, OASAS applications and other internal and external reports as requested by the State Director.
• Keep abreast of new and emerging concepts, strategies, and techniques in the services.
• Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings as requested; and.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

• Experience in residential services would be an asset but is not a requirement.
• Expertise in substance use counseling and culture, facility with various modalities, orientations, and approaches, as well as excellent grasp of historical and emerging trends in substance use and recovery fields, including Harm Reduction & Multiple Pathways of Recovery concepts.
• Fluency with electronic health record utilization and quality compliance standards with regard to client charting. NYS licensure and OASAS programmatic experience a plus.
• Efficacy with…