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Burrell Behavioral Health Day Program Assistant Director in Joplin, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Day Program Assistant Director
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Department: Adult Day Program
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Brightli as a Day Program Assistant Director!
As a Day Program Assistant Director, you'll work in conjunction with the Adult Day Program Director to provide support, training, and oversight to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the day program setting, supervision to Direct Support Staff and Primary Support Staff within the program, and work with individuals receiving Independent Living Skills Development services which includes: Day Program, Home Skills Development, Day Services and Community Integration and Personal Assistant Services.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Report to and work with assigned clients receiving non-residential services according to monthly units authorized
Read and know the content of the current Individual Support Plans (and its addendums) of the clients who are on their caseload
Provide support as specified in the personal plan, which may include accompaniment to medical appointments, recreational activities, church, community resources, performing personal hygiene tasks, etc.
Provide training to the client in areas specified in the personal plan such as personal hygiene; money management; safety and wellness; household skills; meal preparation; medication management, etc.
Document progress or lack of progress on goals and objectives as stated in the Individual Support Plan
Complete required documentation at the end of each shift worked, signed with full name and title
Obtain a receipt for each purchase made from client's money and record on appropriate ledger
Follow Department of Mental Health Medication Administration Certification guidelines when administering medications
Complete Event Reports in accordance with State guidelines
Maintain current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid
Attend meetings and specialized training as directed
Comply with the Corporate and Service Specific Employee Handbook
Participates in person centered plan meetings
Participates in the interviewing process and makes recommendations to the Regional Director or Day Program Director as to the hiring/firing of personnel
Ensures completed forms and needed paperwork are maintained in the client records
Trains staff in the individual's Support Plan
Oversees daily documentation and implementation of outcomes
Schedules staff or covers shifts for associates who are sick or must be absent from the work site
Participates in the development of positive behavioral support if needed
Available to direct support staff regarding any questions or concerns
Assists the Day Program Director in gathering monthly billing information to meet PFHCS accounting timelines
Ensure monthly drills are performed and documented according to regulations
Ensure health and safety of all program participants
Represent PFH at transitions, fairs, parent groups and other growth opportunities
Advocate for people we serve
Provide effective leadership and management to staff
Assists with maintaining the Therap client record and monitoring staff documentation in Therap
Assists with all individuals' case records/Therap records and other documentation, ensuring documentation is accurate
Assists with meetings with stakeholders as needed
Assists with client Monthly Summaries as needed
Performing Direct Support Staff duties when needed
Performs other duties as defined by the Day Program Director and/or Regional Director
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
Must have at least 4 years of experience in the IDD field, a college degree or a combination of experience and college education equal to 4 years
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
Must have a reliable means of communication
Must possess skills to read and understand written materials
Must possess skills to write clearly and legibly
Ability to operate calmly in a crisis, relate positively to funding sources, other providers, employees, those we serve, families and the community
Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment
All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter
Three positive references
Must have appropriate, reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license
Supervisory Requirements:
Provide supervision to Direct Support Staff and Primary Support Staff within Day Program and Day Services
Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of services provided
Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all associates
Involve, as appropriate, all associates in order to achieve goals
Effectively communicate to associates any changes and news worthy events within the department or company to all associates
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands vary depending on the support required by the client. While performing the duties of this job, the employee at times will be required to stoop, bend, use fine motor skills in extremities for cooking, cleaning, medication administration and operation of a vehicle, etc. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Must be physically able to perform CPR (as instructed in the CPR manual) and First Aid
May be required to assist with physical transfers or lifting, depending on the needed support of the clients
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees