Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana

Interim Vice President of Programs

$88,425-$161,246/yrFort Wayne, IN, USVP Level

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Interim Vice President of Programs

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Salary Rate: $88,425 - $161,246
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Interim Vice President of Programs is responsible for executing the agency’s strategic plan and providing leadership oversight for all program operations. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities involving complex and significant variables, requiring advanced professional judgment and leadership. Working in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, and professional standards, the Interim Vice President of Programs exercises considerable independent judgment to supervise and direct assigned personnel, implement programs effectively with limited resources, and resolve operational challenges.

The Interim Vice President of Programs makes a substantial contribution to the agency’s mission by developing, leading, and supervising program leadership across Easterseals Northeast Indiana. Program oversight includes, but is not limited to, Group Homes, 24-Hour Supports, Community Living and Family Supports, and Behavior Solutions, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable state, federal, and agency regulations. Additionally, the Interim Vice President of Programs oversees the LifeCourse Initiative, ensuring individuals receiving services are supported in transitioning toward greater independence. This position operates with minimal supervision, independently setting priorities and managing schedules, while referring to unusual or unprecedented issues such as budgetary or programmatic concerns to executive leadership as appropriate. Work is reviewed based on the soundness of judgment and effectiveness of program supervision.

Job Summary:

The Interim Vice President of Programs maintains frequent and collaborative communication with agency staff, government officials, service providers, and the public to exchange information, coordinate services, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for organizational growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies including but not limited to Federal, State, and Medicaid regulations for all services and supports.

Ensures CARF, HCBS, ICF/ID and other quality standards are met throughout all program

Provide reports according to timelines

Adheres to Easterseals Human Resources policies and performs other duties as assigned

Make good decisions based upon analysis, experience, and judgement, sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Supervises assigned staff in compliance with Easterseals policies and procedural guidelines as well as agency and departmental SOPs.

Maintain effective communications among all departments.

Ability to understand and communicate with team members the Balance Score Card philosophy and the implementation on a micro and macro level.

Executives a plan to ensure key staff’s growth and development is fostered for succession planning.

Manage and generate agency resources consciously and responsibly

Develop a workforce that can effectively cope with change and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Works with program leadership and ensure programs are operating in a fiscally responsible manner.

Maximize funding possibilities. Develops and operates with allocated budget.

In conjunction with the President of Operations, approves and monitors department plans and budgets.

Ensure program leadership are trained in maximizing funding and operating with their respective budget

Assist in the development and maintaining of corporate quality measurement system

Actively engaged in local and state committees

Monitor industry trends and issues with respect to competitors and program/service development.

Drive organizational outcomes in conjunction with supporting departments.

Treat direct reports equitably; acts fairly, has candid discussions; doesn’t give preferential treatment.

Drive positive cultural change for Easterseals.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

At least 18 years of age

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

5 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities

At least 2 years’ experience in supervisory role

Demonstrated record of leadership experience preferred.

Ability to pass and maintain required such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Positive Behavioral Support Training and other training as deemed necessary by the agency.

Work Environment/Conditions:

The Interim Vice President of Programs works in a professional office environment and across multiple program and community-based service locations. This position requires regular interaction with staff, leadership, individuals receiving services, families, community partners, and government representatives. The work environment is dynamic and may involve managing competing priorities and responding to changing organizational and regulatory requirements.

Essential job functions are performed in a variety of settings, including administrative offices, residential programs, and community locations. Occasional travel between agency locations and attendance at meetings outside of the agency may be required.

Physical Requirement: Work may require moderate to heavy lifting when assisting with clients. Incumbents may work with violent/physically aggressive participants and responds to emergency situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.

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