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Ensure that all services have been authorized or reauthorized by the referring authority or third-party payor.\nOversee the intake process including interviewing referrals and appropriate family members along with referring authority staff. In conjunction with the participants and family ensure that a service or treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the participants and family is developed and implemented. Such plans must be strength-based using the wraparound plan model.\nMonitor service delivery provided by staff and ensure that staff implements the goals in the service or treatment plans, as well as implement any revisions to the plan that result from changing needs or case reviews.\nIdentify, recruit, hire, train, monitor, and supervise all direct service processional and administrative staff in the local program, following the YAP, Inc. Personnel Policies, and procedures, including the matching zip code policy for recruiting direct service staff whenever possible. Ensure that staff qualifications meet those imposed by the referring authority or third party payor.\nProvide direct service professional personnel with staff development and training sessions as required by YAP, Inc. policies. Promote staff development including the provision of cross-training among staff.\nConduct staff meetings and training sessional for program personnel. Attend staff meetings and training as assigned by Regional Director\nAssist staff in creative problem solving, including securing needed professional resources for participants and their families. Ensure that activities for participants and their families involve education, employment, social, and other areas of need. Develop plans for discharge which include community linkages that will support the participants and family after termination of service.\nEnsure that all required timelines and due dates are met. This includes submission of all administrative, fiscal, and billing documents and database information to the Support Center for processing and all reports and documents that are required to be submitted by referring authorities and third-party payors.\nManage the local program with budget parameters.\nIdentify new opportunities and new projects to assist in the growth and development of YAP, Inc. Programs and Services.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nBachelor's Degree is required with relevant experience\nMaster’s Degree preferred.\nMinimum One (1) year of experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.\nExperience working with at-risk youth and families\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nProficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.\nSome understanding of insurance, and third-party billing is helpful.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nSome evenings may be required, flexible schedule\nBilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.\nReliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.\nBenefits Available:\nMedical/Prescription\nVision\nShort Term Disability\nUNUM Supplement Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPet Insurance\nPaid time Off\nHoliday Pay\n403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.\nWeekly Pay\nDirect Deposit\nFlexible Schedule\nYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.\nTravel Required Yes . 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This includes the provision of participants services, personnel management, and budget management.\nThe duties of the Program Director position include, but are not limited to, the following:\nResponsible for all services provided to participants and their families who are referred to the program. Ensure that all participants receive the appropriate number of hours, contacts, services, specified monies, and activities as required by contract with the referring authority or the third-party payor. Ensure that all services have been authorized or reauthorized by the referring authority or third-party payor.\nOversee the intake process including interviewing referrals and appropriate family members along with referring authority staff. In conjunction with the participants and family ensure that a service or treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the participants and family is developed and implemented. 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