Program Director - Avenues

The Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and oversees the day to day operation of the assigned program or project. The Program Coordinator works within various healthcare settings, shelters, social services, rehabilitation centers, or educational institutions. The Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining budgets and records pertaining to the program expenditures, implementing policies and procedures, and organizing the activities for the program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Provide direct service to clients of the program, as necessary and appropriate.  (clinical)
• Supervise the timely collection and reporting of data concerning the program, as required by funding sources and regulatory agencies or as requested by the Deputy Director of Clinical Services.  This includes collecting and submitting to Progress Foundation Administration the information necessary to produce monthly billings, and collecting, recording, safekeeping and submitting client fees to the agency’s fiscal department in a timely manner.  (administrative) 
• Develop and participate in an on-call system for the program that ensures that program leadership is available to counseling staff at all times.  (programmatic)
• Monitor the variable expenditures of the program, keeping within the budget line item amounts.  (administrative)
• Supervise the development of all staff work schedules, including arrangements for vacations, holidays, illnesses, compensatory time off, and fill-in coverage.  (administrative)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services, including but not limited to meeting attendance, preparation of reports, and completion of special projects.  (administrative)

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in a mental health related field.
• Experience may be substituted for degree requirements, depending on nature and length of experience.
• At least three years’ experience in a community mental health program, including supervisory experience.
• Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and other providers both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, and emotional stability.
• Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs multiple times during each work shift.
• Must demonstrate ongoing clearance with the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, and allowing direct contact with program clients.
• Must maintain a valid California driver’s license, and must be insurable under the agency’s current auto insurance policies.
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification and demonstrate ability to carry out basic First Aid/CPR functions.

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.