As the Assistant Director, this management level position provides oversight to all aspects of the LTSR in conjunction with or in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director must possess strong organizational and leadership skills, and effective communication skills. The Assistant Director possess the ability to motivate staff and residents while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. A faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this position. Detail work is a major focus of the job, and those details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently. In general, this is a position where guidelines, structure, and established policies must be followed fairly closely, while working with and for others.
This position will report directly to the Edgewood LTSR Director.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in social science such as counseling, social work, psychology, nursing or rehabilitation. Licensed preferred.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to work as a leader in a multi-disciplinary team service area.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of revenue generation activity and productivity demands.
- Ability to triage situations to ensure the least impact on service delivery.
- Knowledge and experience in working with mental health professionals and workers in various roles within the organization to ensure work flow efficiency in service delivery.
- Knowledge of Lawrence County regulations; Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ regulations and all federal regulations from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Demonstrates computer literacy and competency.
- Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances.