Position Summary:

The Program Director oversees the daily operations, growth, and development of the program to which they are assigned. This position serves as an active member of the leadership team and provides supervision and coaching to program staff. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Interviews and hires employees with advice and consent from the Regional Vice President, HR Representative, and other staff as appropriate; Oversees the training, development, and supervision of all program staff; Creates and maintains a positive working environment where all staff feel valued; Assign staff work schedule and responsibilities to ensure proper coverage for all shifts; Ensures adherence to program and WestCare policies and procedures; Maintains compliance with all licensing, permitting and funding bodies; Ensures that all shift duties are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with WestCare procedures; Reviews each employee’s job performance on a yearly basis and makes recommendations regarding employee advancement and retention; Provides quality improvement reviews on all staff files on a monthly basis, initiating corrective action as needed; Oversees all aspects of treatment for all program participants; Oversees intake and evaluation of individuals needing residential treatment services; Provides crisis intervention in accordance with WestCare policies, procedures, and ethical standards; Meets with team members on a frequent basis to ensure productivity and collaboration amongst program staff, and offer coaching and/or training where needed; Gives direction during emergency situations that would necessitate intervention; Oversees facility compliance with health, fire, and other regulatory standards and bodies; Reviews all reports, forms, and admission packets generated by the program to ensure accuracy and completeness; Assists other WestCare staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community; Participates in Quality Improvement activities on an ongoing basis; Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; Performs any other duties as assigned.