Director of Program Development

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

About Us:

Community Bridges, founded in 1982, is a non-profit agency with a mission to advance the integration, growth and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access and find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

We are currently looking for a full time Director of Program Development for the Community Choices Department in Concord, NH!

Basic Function:

$500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career?

Responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality supports and services within Community Choices department. This includes the supervision of program managers and coordinators, oversight of program operations, management of new program development, budget development, fiscal reporting and accountability, and special projects related to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives. Also responsible for developing consultant contracts and relationships, collaboration with community partner agencies, increasing community education and awareness, maintaining a positive presence in the community. Requires sensitivity/responsiveness to changing needs; vision for the future, promotion of area agency mission.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree preferred.

Experience: Five years’ experience in Human Services, preferable in the delivery of supports/services to person’s with a disability, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Compensation: This position starts at $50,000 per year. There is a $500 sign on bonus for this position - $250 will be paid at time of hire and $250 will be paid after 6 months in the role.

Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 264.16 hours of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending trainings!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage program operations to ensure quality of services, compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise program management staff. Supervision to include opportunities for professional growth.
• Manage new service development process, which includes assessing individual and department needs and capacities, designing programs and services, writing proposals and evaluating and analyzing process and strategies.
• Create innovate services in response to the evolving needs of the individuals and families supported.
• Fiscal management to include development of budgets, and monitoring, to ensure maintenance of fiscally sound services.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the efficiency of department procedures to ensure a seamless process for service provision.
• Provides and assures continuous quality improvement activities and management, analysis and utilizes available data as a means to improve services. Provide analysis and reports to both internally and to external organizations. 
• Actively participates in agency planning and agency wide initiatives such as quality assurance program, strategic planning, etc.
• Develop and coordinate training initiatives as needed for the department and agency. Oversight of tracking system for training compliance.
• Facilitate and conduct internal/external meetings to improve service operations.
• Develop and manage consultation contracts and relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of individual support status & services, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field and attends relevant education events.
• Distribute medication in accordance with He-M 1201 as applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, values, policy and procedures.
• Must possess computer competencies.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Represents Community Bridges services to the public and maintain a positive image to the community at large.
• Ability to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the relevant federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, mental illness/dual diagnosis and developmental disability.
• Possess knowledge and skills to apply sound management and supervisory practices.
• Maintain administrative on call for the department
• Possess strong knowledge in the development and management of budgets.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work Environment- occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high stress. Occasional to moderate short deadlines and coverage require flexibility in schedule.
• Physical Demands— must be physically able to lift individuals at a minimum of 50 lbs and to provide transfers as necessary. Walking and standing are required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier free lifts. Emergency behavioral intervention in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans. Driving a passenger van and vehicle may be needed rarely.  

Travel:

Travel is required up to 20% of the time. The destinations are within the local area. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver’s record in accordance with Community Bridges standards with adequate liability insurance.

Benefits We Offer to Our Employees:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Employer paid Life Insurance, Car Insurance Discounts, Oil Change Discounts, Hotel and Travel Discounts, Fitness Reimbursements and more!

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.

Main Headquarters location: Concord, NH