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Director of Home Care to oversee ACTION's HomeCare Program. HomeCare provides quality personal care services and assistance in household management to elderly clients, which enables them to continue living at home. The program employs a staff of over 90 homemakers/home health aides, RNs, LPNs, and a support staff. They service an average of 430 clients weekly. This is a full-time, senior management position with excellent benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

■ Provide leadership in promoting and maintaining quality standards for the delivery of care to elders in their home.

■ Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the program.

■ Oversee budget, financial outcomes and grant management.

■ Develop and evaluate the training programs for all staff.

■ Provide direct supervision to the administrative and professional staff.

■ Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and standards for quality home care.

■ Oversee scheduling, maintain records, and prepare reports; compile statistical data.

■ Apply for grants to augment program.

■ Market and advertise the program; seek new business opportunities.

■ Attend and participate in departmental, organization-wide and other meetings.

■ Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of team work, collaboration and mutual respect.

■ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

■ Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Health Care Administration. Advanced degree preferred.

■ Experience working in home care or elder services.

■ Minimum of five years management experience.

■ Excellent supervisory skills.

■ Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

■ Compassionate with excellent interpersonal skills.

■ Ability to handle problems and resolve conflicts.

■ Good judgment and timely decision making.

■ Ability to multi-task while responding to multiple priorities and pressures.

■ Strong Microsoft Office and database management skills.

■ Experience in a non-profit setting a plus.

■ Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Send resume by May 11, 2012 to:

Action, Inc.

ATTN: Judy Manchester, Human Resources Director

180 Main Street

Gloucester, MA 01930

or email jmanchester@actioninc.org

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