Program Director - Housing & Supportive Services
Company: Easterseals Louisiana Inc
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Description:ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a leadership
position overseeing three different program sites. As such, the
Program Director ensures the smooth operations and completion of
the work product of the office. Work to maintain a positive
relationship and office environment for all. Coaching and leading
the office through program changes. This role will oversee a
continuum of services for people experiencing homelessness. The
programs will be HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support
Housing. Relaying information timely from the ESL corporate office
and funders.Tasks to further this effort include the following:
- Provides leadership and coordination for improving BH program
efficiencies, effectiveness, and overall program quality.
- Coordinates/conducts in-service training for managers and staff
on changes in laws/regulations and standards.
- Oversees quality and utilization monitoring activities and care
coordination.
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the program and implements
programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain
program goals and objectives.
- Supervises the case managers, evaluates employee performance,
and recommends human resources actions to the Vice President of
Programs.
- Makes programmatic and administrative recommendations to the
Vice President of Programs following the agency/program goals and
objectives.
- Oversees the HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support
Housing productivity to meet established standards and ensure
continuity of care in providing comprehensive services.
- Coordinates communication with other service components of the
agency and outside agencies involved with agency clients.
- Provides leadership and coordination for improving HUD, Rapid
Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing program efficiencies,
effectiveness, and overall program quality.
- Provide leadership to program staff through guidance and
supervision; foster teambuilding
- Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures.
- Serves on agency committees, working groups, and other bodies
as assigned.
- Adheres to the agency's code of ethics and complies with the
state mental health code.
- Carry out ongoing requirements of contracted services
- Quality Control
- Maintenance of the Quality Assurance Plan
- Oversight of daily programmatic operations for HUD, Rapid
Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing.
- Oversight of interviewing, hiring, and training according to
company standards
- Assist with billing procedures in concert with the Vice
President of Finance
- Conduct routine staff meetings and disseminate directives/info
effectively and timely
- Ensure necessary training and tools are provided for staff and
training guidelines are followed according to agency
standards.
- Ensures effective program budget management including oversight
of funds receivable and expenditures.
- In this role, you will help us achieve our mission to change
the way the world defines and views disabilities by making
profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.
- Willingness/ability to travel around south Louisiana required
and needed to oversee HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Support
Housing Programs.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential
duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.A
Master's degree in a human services-related field is
required.Licensure in a human services discipline (e.g. LPC, LCSW,
LAC, etc.) is preferred, though not mandatory.Must have a minimum
of two (2) years of Supervisory experience in behavioral health
specifically in housing with direct knowledge of HUD, Rapid
Rehousing, and Permanent Support Housing programs. Experience with
writing HUD grants, and working within the federal grant-writing
platform called e-Snaps, preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - with or
without reasonable accommodations:The employee is regularly
required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written
documents, communicate with others on the phone and in personThe
employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift
and/or move lightweight itemsAbility to move independently within
the facility and communityMust be able to drive within the area
programs exist to visit participants and funders in person.WORKING
CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a normal working office setting
that is environmentally controlled. The noise level in the work
environment is quiet to moderate.Work can also be performed in
different centers, participant homes, and residential housing
settings, where you would interact with the general public
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Keywords: Easterseals Louisiana Inc, Baton Rouge , Program Director - Housing & Supportive Services, Executive , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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