ASD Community Treatment Team - Program Director

Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Worcester
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

ASD Community Treatment Team - Program Director

US-MA-Worcester

Job ID: 2024-9273
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Leadership/Management
288 Grove Street - Administration

Overview

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Regular Supervision, Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status. SUM24CLNDDS
  
  Responsibilities
  
  The Intensive Community Wrap Around Supports program is designed in partnership with the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health to create intensive, in-home and community wrap-around services to support adults between ages 18 and 30 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Serious Mental Illness, or other significant mental health challenges. The goal of this program is to maintain individual stability and effective functionality for people served in their homes and communities by providing clinical services and coaching supports to identify and respond to barriers of obtaining stability and support individual progress while building skills and capacity for everyone. The Program Director will supervise and provide oversight to the Intensive Community Wrap Around Supports team which includes clinicians, nurses, team coaches, consultants, and peer mentors. They will provide trainings necessary for the clinical treatment team including Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant mental illness, evidenced based and promising practices which include PACT, DBT Informed Skills system, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and PBS. Other Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate a daily communication forum for all team members to collaborate, plan and take action.
  • Manage all referrals for the Community Treatment Team to include tracking, responding to the funder, maintaining active rosters and wait lists.
  • Ensure all required clinical assessments are scheduled and completed within 30 days of admission and ensure all service activities provide a combination of in-person and virtual support modalities to meet the comfort of all individuals served.
  • Develop and participate in the after-hours on-call rotation to promote community access and stabilization for individuals served.
  • Submit billing and program expenditure documentation accurately and within required timelines.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    • Master's Degree in Social Services field with current licensure (LMHC, LICSW, BCBA or higher) or license eligibility, required.
    • Minimum of five years direct experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Significant Mental Illness, required.
    • Direct experience implementing evidence-based practices, required.
    • Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle, required.
      
      
      Compensation details: 75000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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