{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ff53c963cb044c13ef778d39","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff53c963cb044c13ef778d39","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff53c963cb044c13ef778d39","title":"PROGRAM DIRECTOR","description":"*POSITION TITLE:* Program Director\n\n*PROGRAMS:* Residential & Outpatient Programs\n\n*REPORTS TO*: Director of Operations\n\n*FLSA STATUS*: Exempt\n\n*EMPLOYMENT TYPE:* Full-Time\n\n*POSITION SUMMARY*\n\nThe Program Director is responsible for the leadership, administration, and full operational oversight of assigned Residential and Outpatient Programs. Responsibilities include:\n\n* Staff supervision, training, evaluation, and corrective action\n* Program operations, compliance, record keeping, and quality control\n* DHCS licensing compliance, MediCal/MediCare billing integrity, and contract adherence\n* Financial oversight, budgeting, and facility management\n* Professionalism, ethical leadership, and strict maintenance of boundaries\n* Outreach, partnership development, and community engagement\n* Recruitment and supervision of interns and educational partners\n\nThe Program Director ensures the delivery of high quality, compliant services while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, leadership, professionalism, and accountability.\n\n*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*\n\n* Provides full administrative oversight for all Residential and Outpatient programs.\n* Ensure compliance with DHCS regulations, MediCal requirements, contractual expectations, and Immanuel House policies.\n* Implements, updates, and enforces program policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.\n* Ensure continuous improvement, program growth, and high standards of participant care.\n* Maintains professional boundaries and models ethical conduct.\n\n*Staff Supervision, Accountability & Training*\n\n* Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines program staff.\n* Conducts regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.\n* Ensures staff adhere to IH policies, DHCS requirements, documentation timelines, and professional expectations.\n* Holds staff accountable for performance, attendance, documentation, and behavior.\n* Promotes a positive work culture free of gossip, favoritism, boundary violations, or unprofessional conduct.\n* Provides corrective action promptly when performance concerns arise.\n\n*Program Methodology & Service Implementation*\n\n* Ensures programming follows approved program design, curriculum, treatment models, and therapeutic modalities.\n* Collaborates with the Clinical Director to ensure evidence-based practices and licensing requirements are met.\n* Ensures individual, group, and program activities align with SUD standards and participant needs.\n\n*Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance*\n\n* Ensures all administrative, operational, and fiscal components meet DHCS licensing, documentation, safety, and facility standards.\n* Maintains audit-readiness at all times.\n* Develops, implements, and monitors quality assurance processes.\n* Ensures compliance with HIPAA, participant rights, and security standards.\n* Responds to DHCS inquiries, audits, and inspection requests.\n\n*Financial Oversight*\n\n* Ensures adherence to approved program budgets.\n* Reviews monthly operating statements for financial integrity.\n* Maintains accurate financial documentation, including petty cash reconciliation and expenditures.\n* Reviews funding sources and billing opportunities to maximize allowable MediCal billing.\n* Reports financial concerns promptly to the Deputy Director.\n\n*Facility Operations*\n\n* Oversees the day-to-day operations of program facilities.\n* Ensures safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and compliance with DHCS environmental standards.\n* Oversees logistics including food services, inventory, supplies, and equipment.\n\n*Internship Development & Educational Partnerships*\n\n* Identifies, recruits, and secures interns from educational and certification programs.\n* Coordinates onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervision of interns.\n* Ensures interns meet DHCS and IH requirements.\n* Develops partnerships with schools, training programs, and AOD certification boards.\n\n*Community Resources & Outreach*\n\n* Builds and maintains community partnerships and referral networks.\n* Conducts outreach to agencies, providers, and community partners to support program visibility and participant support.\n* Develops a comprehensive directory of community resources including housing, employment, education, behavioral health, and social services.\n* Represents IH in community meetings, collaborative groups, and outreach events.\n\n*Communication & Organizational Coordination*\n\n* Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally with staff and leadership.\n* Serves as liaison to DHCS, community partners, contractors, and oversight bodies.\n* Collaborates regularly with the Director of Operations, Clinical Director, and\n* QA/Compliance Officer.\n* Maintains neutrality, professionalism, and ethical communication at all times.\n\n*Emergency Response, Safety & Security*\n\n* Ensures staff are trained in emergency procedures.\n* Responds promptly to critical incidents or safety concerns.\n* Maintains standards required for facility access and participant protection.\n\n*OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*\n\n* Chairs staff meetings as required.\n* Attends required training, meetings, in-services, and professional development activities.\n* Participates in self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives.\n* Performs other duties as assigned.\n\n*EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES*\n\n*Education*\n\n* Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field preferred; experience may substitute year for year\n* Minimum 2 years of experience with criminal justice, SUD, or co-occurring populations\n* Minimum 2 years supervisory experience leading teams of 10+\n* If providing direct SUD counseling: must hold DHCS recognized AOD/RADT Certification\n* Experience in group counseling, individual counseling, and case management required\n\n*Knowledge Of*\n\n* Substance use disorder treatment philosophies and evidence-based models\n* Therapeutic Community (TC), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational\n* Interviewing (MI)\n* Case management and behavior management techniques\n* DHCS licensing, Medi-Cal documentation standards, CDCR/Parole requirements\n* Facility operations and program compliance rules\n\n*Skills*\n\n* Strong leadership, communication, and crisis intervention skills\n* Ability to train, mentor, evaluate, and hold staff accountable\n* Strong professional boundaries and emotional maturity\n* Excellent writing, documentation, and organizational skills\n* Effective interpersonal, de-escalation, and conflict resolution abilities\n* Resourceful, self-directed, and able to function with minimal supervision\n\n*Ability To*\n\n* Plan, manage, prioritize, and evaluate program operations\n* Maintain high performance standards and ensure staff compliance *Create clear, concise, accurate documentation*\n* Respond appropriately to emergencies and crises\n* Maintain therapeutic rather than social relationships\n* Work collaboratively with DHCS, CDCR, Parole, contractors, and community partners\n* Sustain positive morale, teamwork, and professional culture\n\n*Licenses, Certificates & Clearances*\n\n1. DOJ/FBI Live Scan Clearance\n\n2. Negative TB Test\n\n3. Negative Drug Screen\n\n4. Valid California Driver’s License & Auto Insurance\n\n5. CPR/First Aid Certification\n\n*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*\n\n*Driving & Mobility*\n\n* Drives for program related duties including outreach, meetings, interfacility needs, and supply trips.\n* Must maintain a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and safe driving record.\n\n*Open Availability*\n\n* Must maintain open and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and on call responsibilities.\n* Must be reachable after hours and able to report to the facility when required.\n* Ability to adjust schedule to ensure continuous program coverage and operational stability.\n\n*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*\n\nThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Director of Operations role. *Reasonable accommodations may be made* to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\n\n* *Prolonged periods of sitting or standing* at a workstation, computer, or in meetings.\n* *Ability to use hands and fingers* to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.\n* *Visual acuity* to read and prepare written and electronic documents.\n* *Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 20 pounds* occasionally, such as files, office supplies, or equipment.\n* *Frequent communication* with staff, partners, funders, and stakeholders; must be able to exchange accurate information in person, by phone, and electronically.\n* *Occasional travel* for meetings, trainings, conferences, or site visits, as required by organizational operations.\n* *Ability to navigate a standard office environment,* including walking, bending, reaching, and accessing materials as needed.\n* *Tolerance for moderate noise levels* typical of an office setting.\n\nJob Type: Contract\n\nPay: $70,304.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Immanuelhouse","rawCompany":"immanuelhouse","city":"Moreno Valley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T20:06:38.726Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"623220","title":"Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities","slug":"residential-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-facilities"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"623210","title":"Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities","slug":"residential-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PROGRAM DIRECTOR","description":"*POSITION TITLE:* Program Director\n\n*PROGRAMS:* Residential & Outpatient Programs\n\n*REPORTS TO*: Director of Operations\n\n*FLSA STATUS*: Exempt\n\n*EMPLOYMENT TYPE:* Full-Time\n\n*POSITION SUMMARY*\n\nThe Program Director is responsible for the leadership, administration, and full operational oversight of assigned Residential and Outpatient Programs. Responsibilities include:\n\n* Staff supervision, training, evaluation, and corrective action\n* Program operations, compliance, record keeping, and quality control\n* DHCS licensing compliance, MediCal/MediCare billing integrity, and contract adherence\n* Financial oversight, budgeting, and facility management\n* Professionalism, ethical leadership, and strict maintenance of boundaries\n* Outreach, partnership development, and community engagement\n* Recruitment and supervision of interns and educational partners\n\nThe Program Director ensures the delivery of high quality, compliant services while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, leadership, professionalism, and accountability.\n\n*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*\n\n* Provides full administrative oversight for all Residential and Outpatient programs.\n* Ensure compliance with DHCS regulations, MediCal requirements, contractual expectations, and Immanuel House policies.\n* Implements, updates, and enforces program 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to ensure evidence-based practices and licensing requirements are met.\n* Ensures individual, group, and program activities align with SUD standards and participant needs.\n\n*Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance*\n\n* Ensures all administrative, operational, and fiscal components meet DHCS licensing, documentation, safety, and facility standards.\n* Maintains audit-readiness at all times.\n* Develops, implements, and monitors quality assurance processes.\n* Ensures compliance with HIPAA, participant rights, and security standards.\n* Responds to DHCS inquiries, audits, and inspection requests.\n\n*Financial Oversight*\n\n* Ensures adherence to approved program budgets.\n* Reviews monthly operating statements for financial integrity.\n* Maintains accurate financial documentation, including petty cash reconciliation and expenditures.\n* Reviews funding sources and billing opportunities to maximize allowable MediCal billing.\n* Reports financial concerns promptly to the Deputy Director.\n\n*Facility Operations*\n\n* Oversees the day-to-day operations of program facilities.\n* Ensures safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and compliance with DHCS environmental standards.\n* Oversees logistics including food services, inventory, supplies, and equipment.\n\n*Internship Development & Educational Partnerships*\n\n* Identifies, recruits, and secures interns from educational and certification programs.\n* Coordinates onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervision of interns.\n* Ensures interns meet DHCS and IH requirements.\n* Develops partnerships with schools, training programs, and AOD certification boards.\n\n*Community Resources & Outreach*\n\n* Builds and maintains community partnerships and referral networks.\n* Conducts outreach to agencies, providers, and community partners to support program visibility and participant support.\n* Develops a comprehensive directory of community resources including housing, employment, education, behavioral health, and 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initiatives.\n* Performs other duties as assigned.\n\n*EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES*\n\n*Education*\n\n* Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field preferred; experience may substitute year for year\n* Minimum 2 years of experience with criminal justice, SUD, or co-occurring populations\n* Minimum 2 years supervisory experience leading teams of 10+\n* If providing direct SUD counseling: must hold DHCS recognized AOD/RADT Certification\n* Experience in group counseling, individual counseling, and case management required\n\n*Knowledge Of*\n\n* Substance use disorder treatment philosophies and evidence-based models\n* Therapeutic Community (TC), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational\n* Interviewing (MI)\n* Case management and behavior management techniques\n* DHCS licensing, Medi-Cal documentation standards, CDCR/Parole requirements\n* Facility operations and program compliance rules\n\n*Skills*\n\n* Strong leadership, 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CPR/First Aid Certification\n\n*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*\n\n*Driving & Mobility*\n\n* Drives for program related duties including outreach, meetings, interfacility needs, and supply trips.\n* Must maintain a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and safe driving record.\n\n*Open Availability*\n\n* Must maintain open and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and on call responsibilities.\n* Must be reachable after hours and able to report to the facility when required.\n* Ability to adjust schedule to ensure continuous program coverage and operational stability.\n\n*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*\n\nThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Director of Operations role. *Reasonable accommodations may be made* to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\n\n* *Prolonged periods of sitting or standing* at a workstation, computer, or in meetings.\n* *Ability to use hands and fingers* to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.\n* *Visual acuity* to read and prepare written and electronic documents.\n* *Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 20 pounds* occasionally, such as files, office supplies, or equipment.\n* *Frequent communication* with staff, partners, funders, and stakeholders; must be able to exchange accurate information in person, by phone, and electronically.\n* *Occasional travel* for meetings, trainings, conferences, or site visits, as required by organizational operations.\n* *Ability to navigate a standard office environment,* including walking, bending, reaching, and accessing materials as needed.\n* *Tolerance for moderate noise levels* typical of an office setting.\n\nJob Type: Contract\n\nPay: $70,304.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\n\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-19T20:06:38.726Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T20:06:38.726Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Immanuelhouse","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Moreno Valley","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ff53c963cb044c13ef778d39"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff53c963cb044c13ef778d39"}}