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York General

Social Work Assistant

York, NE · On-site

Director of Social Work Looking for meaningful, heart-centered work that fits your schedule? Join our Social Work team as a Social Work Assistant and play a key role in supporting residents and ...

Dismas Charities

Assistant Director

Kearney, NE · On-site

$56K/yr

Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens. Summary: Assist the Director in the development ...

Dismas Charities

Assistant Director

Kearney, NE · On-site

$56K/yr

Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.Summary: Assist the Director in the development ...

Watkins

Sales Director

Omaha, NE

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and ...

Watkins

Sales Director

Omaha, NE · On-site

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and ...

Watkins

Sales Director

Omaha, NE · On-site

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and ...

hillcrest

Director of Recreation

Millard, NE · On-site

A self-directed work style with strong accountability and initiative. * A calm, flexible, and professional approach in stressful or changing situations. * A commitment to creating meaningful ...

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RehabVisions

Director of Rehab

Genoa, NE

SUMMARY The treating rehab director/clinic manager oversees operations of the rehabilitation ... Flexible work environment, student loan assistance, and CEU opportunities. Find a therapy career ...

RehabVisions

Director of Rehab

Genoa, NE · On-site

SUMMARY The treating rehab director/clinic manager oversees operations of the rehabilitation ... Flexible work environment, student loan assistance, and CEU opportunities. Find a therapy career ...

RehabVisions

Director of Rehab

Genoa, NE · On-site

SUMMARY The treating rehab director/clinic manager oversees operations of the rehabilitation ... Flexible work environment, student loan assistance, and CEU opportunities. Find a therapy career ...

RehabVisions

Director of Rehab

Genoa, NE

SUMMARY The treating rehab director/clinic manager oversees operations of the rehabilitation ... Flexible work environment, student loan assistance, and CEU opportunities. Find a therapy career ...

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What does a director of work do?

A Director of Work is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing and managing specific projects, departments, or organizational functions. Their duties typically include setting strategic goals, coordinating teams, ensuring efficient workflows, and monitoring performance to meet company objectives. Directors of Work often collaborate with other executives to align departmental activities with overall business strategies. They also handle budgeting, resource allocation, and may be involved in hiring and training staff. The exact responsibilities can vary depending on the industry and organizational structure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of work?

To thrive as a Director of Work, you need strong leadership abilities, strategic planning skills, and a track record of managing teams or projects, often supported by a relevant degree and significant managerial experience. Familiarity with project management tools, budgeting software, and performance metrics systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help you effectively guide teams and drive organizational goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring projects are executed efficiently, objectives are met, and teams remain motivated and aligned with the company's vision.

What are the main challenges a director of work faces when leading cross-functional teams?

As a Director, one of the main challenges when leading cross-functional teams is aligning diverse groups with different priorities, communication styles, and workflows toward common organizational goals. Directors must facilitate clear communication, resolve conflicts efficiently, and ensure accountability across departments. Success in this role often requires strong interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to motivate and unite team members from various backgrounds. Regular collaboration, transparent decision-making, and setting clear expectations are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Director Work vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector WorkProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, often with advanced degrees or industry-specific certificationsRequires a bachelor's degree; certifications like PMP are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic, high-level decision-making in executive settingsOperational, overseeing specific projects and teams
Industry UsageUsed across industries for leadership rolesCommon in industries with project-based work like construction, IT, and engineering

While both roles involve leadership, Directors focus on strategic oversight and long-term goals, whereas Project Managers handle day-to-day project execution and delivery. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations.

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Behavioral Health Director

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

Winnebago, NE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Purpose & Position Overview
This has a high degree of responsible, professional and administrative work to serve as the Behavioral Health Director. Work involves responsibility for planning and directing mental health programs pursuant to the policy and direction of the Health Administrator. The incumbent performs administrative duties relating to finance/budget, supervising staff, and completing all necessary state and federal reports. Work is performed under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and requires the application of professional judgment. Will be responsible for overseeing the clinical supervision, enhancing and promoting the clinical skills of all the staff and competencies of treatment staff providing alcohol/drug counseling. Will provide outpatient and outreach services on an individual basis.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain various records and reports and submits reports to various state and federal agencies.
  • Supervises staff through hiring, appraisals, and placements; conducts staff meetings and exit interviews; conducts diagnostic staff meeting and disposition of client meetings.
  • Plans and justifies annual budget, monitors all expenditures through use of personal computers and appropriate software.
  • Meets with and coordinates with consultant; disseminates information regarding client, keeps consultant informed of client reactions.
  • Attends a variety of meetings related to the position; attends developmental seminars needed to keep abreast of recent developments; plans and conducts in-service training for staff members.
  • Determine and document specific and measurable program goals.
  • Supervise personnel engaged in providing alcohol and drug abuse counseling to the youth and adult segments of the community and sign off on all clinical documents.
  • Conduct monthly reviews of all client files as documented in the individual client records, ensuring the compliance of both State and Federal Regulations.
  • Implement staff development plans for maximizing staff performance. This includes providing or coordinating training for staff, recommending specific training events and providing individual instruction on how to improve performance.
  • Implement and manage a quality assurance program plan to meet State and Federal Regulations.
  • Represents the BH Program at meetings and maintains a professional relationship with other federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Coordinate with Federal, State and local agencies to improve and expand program service, including high confidentiality standards specified by 42CFR, Part 2.
  • Work closely with School Administration, Tribal Court, Social Services, and other referral agencies to establish total client care.
  • Develops working relationships with inpatient treatment facilities and detox centers and be knowledgeable of their application and intake procedures.
  • Responsible for submitting monthly reports of activities for program, state and federal compliance purposes.
  • Be aware and comply with the Federal confidentiality laws and regulations concerning any patient in a federally assisted alcohol and drug program.
  • Maintains and complies with all federal and state obtained grants
  • Responsible for all grant requirements of obtained grants.

Qualifications/Skills:
  • Knowledge of the principals and practices of human services management.
  • Knowledge of the overall methods and operations of a variety of human services programs related to the public sector.
  • Knowledge of current developments, literature, and sources of information related to human services management.
  • Knowledge of basic budgeting techniques applied to the public sector.
  • Ability to organize, directs, and coordinates the operations of human services staff.
  • Ability to work independently and to develop solutions to problems with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, government officials, and the public.
  • Be dual licensed as a LMHIP/LADC.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable
  • Must be drug free and be able to pass a drug test
  • Must pass a background check (no child abuse/elder abuse charges)
  • Must possess a LMHIP and LDAC and at least five (5) years of job-related experience.
  • Supervisory experience necessary.
  • Must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and privatecontracting process.
  • Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding clients and program records.
  • Must be able to travel, sometimes on short notice toaccomplish program business.
  • Must possess good verbal and written skills and be able tocommunicate ideas and concepts adequately.

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position
Public Health Sciences
  • Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.
  • Use evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs and services.

Analysis and Assessment
  • Apply ethical data principles.

Leadership and Systems Thinking
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
  • Participate in and/or provides opportunities for professional development opportunities.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.

Policy Development and Program Planning
  • Recommend strategies, policies and programs based on current and projected trends and feasibility thereof.
  • Use and assess integrated data and management systems to inform public health decisions.

Communication and Cultural Competency
  • Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.
  • Advocate for the demonstrate the value of a diverse public health workforce.
  • Gather input from and facilitate communication among individuals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health.

Financial Planning and Management
  • Uses performance management systems for program and organizational improvement.
  • Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals.
  • Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organization goals.

Training Requirements:
  • Must attend all department meetings and other training courses as directed by the Assistant Controller or Hospital Controller.

Physical Requirements:
  • Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
  • Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
  • While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:
  • Reading, writing, calculating
  • Above average social interaction skills
  • Reasoning/Analysis
  • Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:
  • Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
  • Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
  • All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.

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