Job description

Day Program Coordinator

Location: Bangor, ME

Job Type: Full Time

About FHR

Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR) fosters hope and recovery. We provide behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions. FHR serves over 7,000 individuals across 6 states through a person-centered approach. The cornerstone of our success is FHR’s deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.

FHR has developed, trains in and utilizes the PRISMMODEL approach which is: Person-centered, Respectful, Individualized, Strength-based and Mission-driven.

Visit our website to learn more about our programs, job opportunities, and view a video about what it's like to be a part of the FHR team: www.fhr.net/join-our-team

About the Job

The Day Program Coordinator assumes overall responsibility for the leadership, direction, vision, and daily supervision of the Residential Day Program at two sites which is designed to serve young adults through geriatric clients with chronic mental illness. Ensures implementation of responsible clinical and management practice reflecting with Agency mission and resulting in high quality service.

Responsibilities

· Oversees operations/implementation of the Residential Day Programs at Ralph Street and Broadway facilities.

· Collaborates with the Program Directors, and OTR/L consultants in the overall management of the Residential Day Programs to promote values, attitudes, and behavior that support consumers in their rehabilitation process.

· Works with the Program Directors in developing strategies for the carryover of therapeutic goals throughout all shifts.

· Responsible for the ongoing development of rehabilitation day programming for consumers in Residential Day Program.

· Directs program in the implementation of therapeutic groups and activities within the day program.

· Monitors progress of consumers in the Day Programs for inclusion in Program Specific Treatment Plans.

· Acts as liaison to community-based programming. Generates referrals to agencies for consumer participation in recreational, vocational, and educational programs as needed.

· Maintains supplies and equipment to support the program(s).

· Ensures client interventions and supports are delivered in a way that incorporates consistency, flexibility, and responsiveness by client need.

· Provides feedback to program supervisor(s) of all day program functions to include client concerns.

Qualifications

· Ability to lead, motivate, train, and manage day program.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to organize, budget, and speak in public.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment.

· Knowledge of the behavioral aspects of mental illnesses.

· Experience obtaining information about and interpreting information in terms of mental illness.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.

· Knowledge of prescribed medication used in programs and effects.

· Ability to monitor self-medication and/or dispense medication, if indicated.

· Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention principles and practices.

· State driver’s license and record in good standing.

Why You Should Work At FHR

We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. FHR offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from FHR. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our “Making A Difference” employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. FHR invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a Master’s degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.

EEO Statement

FHR is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified team. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state of federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, parental status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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