Assistant Program Director

The Assistant Program Director (APD) supports safe, effective day-to-day program operations during periods of high activity and reduced staffing. The regular shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with weekend coverage required. Working in partnership with the Program Director (PD), the APD provides operational oversight and assists with staff supervision and development. Job Responsibilities: The APD exercises sound judgment within established policies and promptly escalates safety concerns, staffing emergencies, medication issues, regulatory risks, and other significant operational matters to the Program Director or designated on-call administrator. ? Supervises staff to ensure a high level of quality care; participates in regular supervision, documents employee performance evaluations and progressive disciplinary processes as directed by the Program Director. ? Assist in the oversight of House Coordinator duties as directed by the PD. ? Assist in the oversight of appropriate budgeting and spending ? Assist in the oversight of the Intake Coordination as directed by the PD ? Assumes an active role in monitoring daily problems and interventions; mediates issues with residents and attends meetings to report resident activity and/or issues, to assist in decision making. ? Assist in preparation for licensing and site visits ? Knowledge of BSAS regulations and Riverbend standards for physical site ? Completes staff assignment sheets and daily logs/ rounds ? Oversight of medication, med errors, and medication needs in the absence of the nurse. ? Responsible for implementation and completion of the training checklist with new Recovery Specialist and CM/CC/Counselor positions for training universal duties. ? Responsible for inputting notes into the EHR when needed ? Incident report writing as needed ? Participates in the admission, transfers, and discharge process ? Ensuring all shift documentation is completed by the end of shift. ? Responsible for finding shift coverage as directed by the PD ? Weekend and Evening coverage required to offset hours of PD ? In times of need for program staff ratio, an on-call administrator may need to mandate to work beyond scheduled hours of shift. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: ? Prior supervisory experience in a residential, behavioral health, recovery, or human-services setting is required. Experience supporting staff performance, coordinating shift operations, and responding to residents or program concerns is strongly preferred. ? High school diploma or GED required. ? Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote recovery. ? Valid driver?s license with acceptable driving record is required ? Must use company vehicles to transport residents ? Strong verbal and written communication skills ? Maintain certification in CPR & Narcan Administration Certification ? This position requires the successful completion of a CORI check. ? Provide transportation to residents when assigned and authorized, following agency driving and safety policies. ? Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position. Core Competencies ? Attention to Detail ? Ensures accuracy in medication management and documentation. Working knowledge of MS Word & Excel and Electronic Health Records. ? Accountability ? Takes ownership for compliance and safety in all medication processes. ? Collaboration ? Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members. ? Communication ? Provides clear, respectful, and professional communication to staff and residents. ? Integrity & Confidentiality ? Upholds ethical standards and protects sensitive information. ? Excellent professional boundaries Physical demands ? Must be able to sit or stand for an extended period.