SUMMARY: Assume overall daily operation /management responsibility for the OMH Initiative residential program to insure compliance with Unique People Services (UPS) and the New York State Office of Mental Health guidelines /policy and procedures for operation of a residential program. Ensure that all clients receive prescribed treatment and appropriate level of care. Ensure that all staff adheres to and execute all assigned job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ADMINSTRATIVE

· Ensure that program is in full compliance with Agency governmental regulations.

· Ensure that all incidents are reviewed and reported when appropriate.

· Ensure Incident Review Committee meets on a regular basis

· Ensure and support the resident’s rights of all residents according to program procedures and certify there is a grievance procedure with a functioning appeal process.

· Updating CAIRS and CAPS systems for program client reporting to the New York State and New York City funding and regulatory bodies.

· Establish and maintain satisfactory working relations with other community agency personnel as a cooperative venture on behalf of the residents

· Establish and maintain community resource affiliations/linkages

· Maintain Community Advisory Committee and hold a minimum of six (6) meetings per year. Maintain meeting minutes and provide a copy to the Executive Director.

· Participating in drafting modification and implementation of new Program Policies and Procedures from time to time with the prior approval of the Leadership Team.

· Assist in the preparation of RFP responses.

· Monthly review of clinical charts to identify areas requiring staff attention appropriate service delivery and comprehensive completion of required documentation.

· Submit Monthly Report in format provided to Executive Director by the third of the following month.

· Be responsible for the preparation of the Program’s Annual Evaluation and analysis of results of satisfaction survey.

· Respond to OMH survey results as necessary.

· Submit Monthly Report in format provided to Executive Director on the third of the following month.

CLINICAL

· Attend committee meetings, Provider Group, OMH, Agency and other Agency meetings and conferences as required.

· Participate in pre-admission screening, interview process, admission planning, utilization review and discharge planning.

· Make emergency visits when needed.

· Write reports and respond to correspondence in and organized, timely and accurate manner.

· Ensure that all core services are performed and completed by the program staff to include case management, activities of daily living, medication management, socialization and recreational activities, admission and discharge processes, follow up, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management.

· Attend Residence House meetings on a periodic basis.

· Mobilizing Resources

· Ensure that medication and medical needs of residents are followed-up with appropriate direct care and medical staff.

· Ensure that there is cooperation between the residence and other service providers involved in each individual’s service plan.

MANAGERIAL

· Make appropriate use of subordinates to ensure the programs timely submission and follow up of work through regular supervision

· Assist in hiring, orienting, scheduling, evaluating and disciplining all program staff.

· Review and approve Program staff’s timesheets and leave requests on a biweekly basis and submit to Payroll on the Monday of payroll week

· Conduct document supervision and staff meetings on a regular basis but at least monthly and submit documentation the Chief Operating Officer.

·Ensure performance evaluations are timely and accurately reflect employee performance and all counseling and disciplinary actions are thorough and timely submitted to the Human Resources Department.

· Review and approve program staff’s timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submit them to the Payroll Specialist on the Monday of payroll week

· Review and approve staff’s leave requests and other payroll/personnel actions and submit to the Human Resources Department on a timely basis

CRITICAL RESULTS/IMPACT:

Ensure the program is in full compliance with Agency policies and Governmental regulations. Make certain clients receive appropriate service to the level of care, that staff meet all requirements of their job responsibilities and that the residence is maintained in a neat, clean, safe and healthful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) from a program approved by the New York State Department of Education and posses appropriate /certification and licensure. Minimum five (5) years administrative and/or clinical supervisory experience. In addition, prior experience in providing residential programming for emotionally handicapped adults preferably related to homelessness. Specialized training and experience in treating the emotionally handicapped and providing clinical supervision regarding same to BA and MA professionals and Para-professionals. Experienced in shelter and street outreach homeless issues and resources.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• OMH: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10457 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10457: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person