Associate Program Director - Specialized Services

Required – Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization. Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/institution in a related field.

Preferred – Graduate degree from accredited program/institution in a related field and clinical licensure

.Shelter Services APD

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Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior interventi

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Work experience: Required – Four (4) years of related experience and/or training, including progressive supervis

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Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverab

les:1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this posit

ion.2. Monitor the program through frequent observation and evaluation of program services; buildings, grounds, and equipment; staff; children and vehic

les.3. Develop proactive plans of action for every area of service assigned by the Program Director or Associate Executive Director/Administra

tor.4. Coordinate and facilitate budget management by acting as a liaison between departments and the Program Director and/or the Associate Executive Director/Administra

tor.5. Provide timely feedback and support to person

nel.6. Develop and maintain personnel work schedules to ensure proper coverage and rat

ios.7. Review all staff documentation to ensure it is accurate, complete, and tim

ely.8. Review staff personnel records to ensure going compliance with contractual and regulatory training requireme

nts.9. Consult, provide feedback, review performance, motivate, direct and redirect subordina

tes.10. Adapt schedules to needs of the program based on changing workloads and ne

eds.11. Organize and manage time and resources to ensure timely completion of all assignment deadli

nes.12. Supervise, facilitate, and participate in child assessments and admission processes as nee

ded.13. Respond to outside requests for persons authorized to receive information regarding child

ren.14. Provide and/or supervise crisis interventions involving children and/or families as nee

ded.15. Monitor facility video for to ensure compliance with action plans, contractual and regulatory requireme

nts.16. Participate in scheduled meetings and in team decisions and operati

ons.17. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervi

sor.18. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emerge

ncy.19. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operati

ons.20. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections System employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all ti

mes.
Here at Compass Connections, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Thank you for your interest in joining our mis

sion!
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proof.
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