Facilities Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

**Brand New Facility opening in West Kill, New York***

DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS

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BriteLife Recovery strives to be the preeminent provider for those living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create the strongest foundation possible, built on empathy, safety and trust, in a picturesque environment, for our clients and their families to begin the healing process. BriteLife is currently open in Hanover, PA and Hilton Head Island, SC., with expansion coming soon to New York State.

What we provide you!!

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network, ensuring your health needs are met with ease and quality.

• Additional Insurance Coverage: Access dental/vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, cancer insurance, and life insurance for comprehensive protection.

• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually, supporting your work-life balance and well-being.

• Holiday Benefits: Salaried employees receive 8 paid holidays, while hourly workers earn time and a half for holidays worked.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Gain access to emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services through our comprehensive EAP.

• Shift Differential: Receive additional compensation for your dedication with our shift differential program.

• Staff Development: Engage in our solid staff development program, fostering continuous growth and skill enhancement.

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a great working environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.

• Career Growth: Explore endless growth opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives but also in the recovery community.

• And More: Discover even more benefits and perks that make BriteLife Recovery a rewarding place to work.

What you will be doing?
The Director of Plant Operations establishes and implements an effective compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. The Director of Plant Operations together with the Compliance Committee, is authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program. They will manage all support staff (housekeeping, drivers, and maintenance), and ensure a therapeutic milieu is maintained.

What tasks are required?

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Directs all staff in the fulfillment of project assignments within budget and on schedule.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the compliance program and center support staff.
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Collaborate with other departments (HR, Clinical, Medical and Nursing) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Adheres to and oversees the system for uniform handling of such violations.
• Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues and concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, keeps senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Schedules required meetings as mandated with licensing boards for review ‘teams’ and employee panels to effectively monitor and assess the program; as well as manage the documentation for these meetings.
• Work with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees, and ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Ensures that department staff effectively participates in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
• Monitor the performance of the Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis and take appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental heads/managers to ensure the facility objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, labor, wages, and salaries of housekeeping, drivers, and maintenance staff etc.
• Manages capital asset maintenance, inventory of assets, and reports any depreciation costs to the Executive Director and Accounts Payable Department.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Project expected repairs and costs for yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly as best possible.
• Provides fiscal management for department operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
• Prepares and plans department’s operating and capital budget, and forecasts needs of the department.
• Directs all staff in the fulfillment of project assignments, within budget and on schedule.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of all buildings and grounds in all seasons.
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implements and maintains preventative plant maintenance programs to include but not limited to, lawn care, sewage system, fire emergency system.
• Ensure preventive maintenance, cleaning, inspection, bodywork, and all related functions of fleet and equipment are maintained.
• Responsible for organizing and prioritizing repair orders and operational demands to ensure a safe, clean, reliable, and efficient fleet that meets program schedules.
• Ensures that the maintenance staff is adequately trained in the areas of telephone, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, environmental controls, security systems, etc.
• Develops job related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with maintenance services, office standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Attends and participates in Facility committees, as appropriate.
• Promotes effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• Establishes and maintains standards of performance.

What we need from you??

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Working knowledge in operation and maintenance services, groundskeeping, low pressure hot water boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning, generators, plumbing and electrical systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology or related field and/or equivalent experience Preferred.
• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant fields is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.
• Understanding coding and reimbursement systems, risk management, and performance improvement is helpful.
• Ability to make repairs and manage facilities to code/regulatory standards with minimal assistance from outside contractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA, OASAS, The Joint Commissions and general licensing standards.
• Knowledge of completing audits within multiple departments in efforts to ensure facility compliance with all auditing/licensing agencies.

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.