Assisting Director- BHU

 

 

 

Assisting Director (Behavioral Health Unit)

 

Special People In Northeast, Inc., located in Northeast Philadelphia, is a non-profit human services organization that was founded in 1970.  The organization provides supports to individuals with mental, physical and sensorial disabilities as well as their families in a variety of ways.  SPIN, Inc. assists over 2,500 infants, children and adults with various integrated activities including early childhood programs, residences, employment and support services.  The organization’s hallmark is its determination to make available to its consumers an enriched world of experience that is supportive, inclusive and based on individual choice. 

 

SPIN, Inc. is a progressive and dynamic organization whose emphasis on personal growth, competencies, persistence, and dedicated staff is the agency’s key to success.  The agency has been able to continually offer creative and attractive career opportunities covering a wide variety of skills and interests.  Come join an organization that has been ranked # 23 in the  2008 Training Top 125 companies according to Training Magazine.  SPIN, Inc. offers generous benefits, supports and trainings to assist you in fulfilling your personal and professional dreams.  We have a relaxed, people-oriented environment that gives personal attention and recognition to its employees. Our current work force numbers over 700 employees.

 

In the role of a SPIN, Inc. Assisting Director - Behavioral Health Unit,  you will be responsible for the managing, supervising, directing, planning and evaluating the operation and development of behavioral health residential sites in Adult Services.

 

 

Additional responsibilities include:

 

·  Develops, plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, budgets, monitors and evaluates policies,  procedures and operations of the agency to insure the accomplishment of the department's mission.

·  Ensures the provision of appropriate services in the area of Adult Services as determined by the agency mission.

·  Maintains an active internal communication flow with all management staff to insure comprehensive, coordinated operations and individual services.

·  Assures that Adult Services meets the needs of all service recipients in accord with best practice.

·  Prepares all County, State and Federal reports pertaining to Adult Services.

·  Supervises the management staff of Adult Services.

·  Demonstrates fiscal accountability regarding the management and implementation of the department's budget.

 

Requirements include:

 

* Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Health or a related field.* Two years supervisory experience working directly with adults with mental retardation/Mental Health

*Behavioral Health care Preferred

* Valid driver’s license, own vehicle and insurance.

* Excellent oral & written communication skills.

* Ability to work with a variety of people in various settings.

* Patience and flexibility is a must.

* Proficient in MS Office and/or other Windows based programs.

 

 

 

SPIN, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

 

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage (no cost to employee)

* Term Life Insurance (no cost to employee)

* Short and Long-Term disability (no cost to employee)

* Universal Life Insurance for spouse and dependents

* Tuition Assistance ($5,250.00 per year)

* On-site College Programs (Arcadia University)

* Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (403b Plan) with company

match up to 6% of one’s base salary

* Credit Union membership

* Direct Deposit

* 11 Paid Holidays per year

* Generous leave time benefits

* 40% Discount for on-site Daycare facility

* Discount for on-site Fitness facility

 

 

 

 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse  testing

 

 

SPIN Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

Please apply to the posting directly by clicking on the below link:

 

https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=13683