Program Director - Recovery Services - Merakey

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.



We are seeking a Program Director to join our Riverview Recovery Wellness Program in Philadelphia, Pa.



This posting is Full-time, First Shift, Monday - Friday.



Join the groundbreaking Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role!



Position Details

The Program Director will manage the daily operations of our community-based recovery homes and/or transitional housing programs. This individual's responsibilities will also include:


* Provide monthly supervision to program and case managers, document monthly supervision, and complete probationary and annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
* Ensure that the programs under their management achieve budgeted occupancy rates and referrals to Parkside Recovery programs where applicable. Report negative occupancy trends and variances to the executive director.
* Implement policy and procedures as directed by the executive director or Merakey corporate office and ensure compliance.
* Ensure that case management processes are effective, and provide case consultations when requested by program managers, case managers, or supportive service coordinators
* Follow Merakey Policy and Wellness Village Procedures for incident reporting and participation in the incident review process.
* Represent Wellness Village at various meetings, conferences, and events with the community.
* Ensure that program managers or contracted meal service providers provide nutritious meals to our residents.
* Ensure that all program managers or other appointed staff purchase program supplies in a timely manner and within the operating budget following Merakey policy for purchasing.
* Assist program managers and supportive service coordinators in developing social activities for residents.
* Develop billing support spreadsheets and monthly invoices if applicable.
* Communicate with Merakey fiscal and forward all final monthly documents to the Fresh Start office manager.
* Communicate local policies and procedures to staff and ensure that staff provides services within the framework of local operating procedures.
* Participate in the Wellness Village product team and management meetings.



Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!


* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.



Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!



The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work, or related field with a specialty or concentration in counseling
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in human services, behavioral health, and/or recovery services with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
* Robust computer skills (able to access Microsoft Outlook Email, the EHR, and employee portal, Microsoft Suite, Teams, Zoom)
* Able to make decisions under pressure and manage stress appropriately
* Manager anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
* Able to multitask and work in areas that are confined and/ or crowded
* Master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work, or related field with a specialty or concentration in counseling is preferred
* An active and valid Driver's License is preferred
* Experience of management in a residential setting is strongly preferred

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