Dementia Program Director at Douglas County Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The Position
Incumbent works under the direction of the Long-Term Care Administrator or designee, overseeing program development, provision of quality and continuity of care, and adherence to applicable policies, procedures and standards within the Douglas County Health Center (DCHC).
Essential Functions

• Develop, plan, organize and implement resident care programs optimizing quality of life and business objectives, providing support and guidance.


• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.


• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.


• Develop and maintain a program encompassing dementia patient's physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs.


• Assess each patient and develop programming, maximizing abilities and providing contentment, enjoyment, and positive self-esteem.


• Perform ongoing quality improvement evaluations.


• Engage outside resources to complement activity programs (e.g. entertainment, intergenerational, programming).


• Educate families through support groups, family council, and other methods.


• Supervise assigned staff (e.g. hiring, training, orienting, coaching, evaluating, completing personnel action).


• Ensure availability of consistent program opportunities and offerings, reviewing, delegating or processing resident request for formal programs.


• Coordinate and direct volunteer and contractor activities.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (e.g. nursing, dietary, social work, physician services) developing individualized care plans.


• Participate in and contribute towards obtaining state, federal, and other appropriate certification.


• Monitor and manage assigned budget authorizing expenditures.


• Attend community events maintaining a network of provider organizations and knowledge of available community programs.


• Maintain job knowledge and skills (e.g. research, meetings, webinars, seminars, conferences, continuing education).


• Order and/or purchase approved program supplies.


• Develop direction and scope of future programs plans.


• Promote a safe working environment through various activities (e.g. education, safety policy enforcement, infection control policies and procedures).


• Develop, schedule, and/or deliver staff training (e.g. pre-service, in-service) consulting with Compliance Officer regarding content, monitoring training impact, and modifying for intended results.


• Complete reviews of case files ensuring program quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in compliance with policy and procedures and program accreditation standards.


• Conduct staff meetings clarifying program initiatives and priorities, and provide periodic reports to the Administrator on program effectiveness.


• Assist with Marketing programs/initiatives and lead-generating events for potential residents.


• Safely operate a motor vehicle while traveling on County business.


• Report to assigned work location with regular and consistent attendance.


• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Geriatrics, or Health Education required.*


• Master's degree preferred.


• Three (3) years of residential care industry experience required.*


• One (1) year of supervisory experience required.


• Valid driver's license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.


• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.


• *Equivalent combination of work experience and education may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations m be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work is generally performed in an office setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. evenings, weekends, holidays, extra hours, emergency call-in). Work involves potential exposure to adverse weather conditions and biohazards. Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources, critical/emergency situations and irate/uncooperative individuals.


• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, standing, frequent walking, climbing, reaching, and occasional balancing, kneeling, and bending. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.


• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans


Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life


• Pension


• Sick Leave


• Vacation Leave


• 13 Holidays


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)


• EAP


• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college/Associate's Degree
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

If your degree is in a field of study other than Health Care Administration, Nursing, Geriatrics or Health Education, please specify your field of study.

03

How many years of residential care industry experience do you have?

• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six years
• Seven or more years

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

You must possess a valid driver's license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veteran's Preference

09

Are you able to work day shifts Monday through Friday?

• Yes
• No

10

The pay range salary for this position is $6,309.01 to $10,092.76 per month. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

11

If referred by a current employee, please list their name.

Required Question


Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188


Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment Apply Now