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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Director who will be responsible for the programmatic, operational, and developmental oversight of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within Aspire Living & Learning's programs. The Program Director will work to build effective teams, champion internal and external partnerships, and create a supportive environment in which to retain high quality employees and providers. The Program Director will also ensure adherence to organization-wide policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations, while also providing fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the Senior Operations Director.

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the developmental supervision of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within the various programs. The PD provides administrative management and engages a high-quality workforce.

Pay: From $66,000/yr., based on experience and education.

Hours: M-F 8a-4p

Roles/Responsibilities:

The PD is responsible for programmatic and operational oversight as well as developmental supervision. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams and championing internal and external partnerships. Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds:

Program Oversight and Operational Support:

• Create a supportive environment in which to retain high quality employees and providers
• Provide ongoing developmental supervision encouraging professional growth and ensuring employees are meeting programmatic requirements
• Ensure adherence to organization-wide policies procedures and state and federal regulations, meeting licensing and certification standards
• Provides fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the Director and Senior Operations Director
• Coordinate services to provide medical, psychiatric and social-emotional needs of the supported individuals
• Supports a culture of community integration • Provides oversight of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE), executing identified goals

Leadership and Coordination:

• Lead by example by supporting and implementing companywide initiatives, priorities and policies
• Foster a positive work environment while supporting a culture of teamwork, collaboration and communication
• Empower managers to effectively supervise employees with the goal of developing a cohesive, autonomous and clinically astute program team
• Provide instruction and guidance to direct reports on matters concerning the supervision of their employees, including the role of delegation
• Provide direction and planned teaching to agency standards on matters regarding the effective, timely and consistent implementation of all policies and procedures

Relationships & Communication:

• Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders including employees, peers, local and state agencies as well as parents and guardians
• Ensure all communication is professional, clear and concise

Education, experience and other requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 or more years' experience in human services with at least 2 years' experience overseeing and directing development, implementation and evaluation of human services programs
• Knowledge of funding agency regulations/requirements
• Ability to provide on-call support
• Strong administrative and organizational ability
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and best practices
• Ability to work independently and exercise authority when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Computer skills necessary
• Must have a valid driver's license and have satisfactory background checks

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for long periods of time; lifting 5lbs; use of specific equipment

Our employees enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals and believe in a healthy work/life balance. In addition, eligible employees will receive:

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer matching contribution
• Paid sick and personal days
• Focus on ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for advancement – many of our employees have 20+ years of tenure and hold leadership positions after joining us as Direct Support Professionals!
• Life insurance (equal to twice your salary!)
• Short and long-term disability

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.