The Day Program Director will oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of a specified Day Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Day Program is designed to increase the quality of life for each individual and participant. The Day Program Director will ensure proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and also work to ensure programs meet the quality standards and provide value to each individual.

Other responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage the activities of program staff. Hire staff appropriate to the position. Utilize staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving operational and financial goals.
• Manage staff performance. Provide direction, training, and coaching; implement recognition and rewards programs; conduct performance planning and review sessions; provide guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary.
• Ensure that the intake of prospective persons served is completed in a timely, professional manner; arrange and perform intake procedures, conduct initial assessment of persons' served appropriateness for program.
• Provide supervision and direction to program staff regarding treatment/support plans and interventions, including rehabilitative strategies and techniques. Assist Managers in completing comprehensive assessment for persons served. Participate in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning.

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Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related.
• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
• A minimum of three years' experience in progressively responsible human services functions, of which two years have been in a supervisory capacity.