Lmsw - Program Manager-Adolescent Diagnostic & Respite

Hope For Youth's Residential Services Department provides community based, trauma informed, youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, and runaway and homeless youth/young adults, the opportunities to alter the trajectory for youth in need are abundant. Youth are supported 24/7 by a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, paraprofessionals, and agency administration that consistently meets standards for accreditation and licensing regulations.

**Hope For Youth is offering a $1000 sign on bonus for this position**

Hope For Youth's Adolescent Diagnostic and Respite Services Program ("Diagnostic") provides respite, emergency and diagnostic services for up to 12 youth, co-ed, from ages 12-20. Youth are referred through Nassau and Suffolk Department of Social Services, Probation and the Crisis Bed Network. The Diagnostic Program Manager will oversee all case management services, aftercare services, prepare psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations. The Program Manger provides direct supervision to Assistant Program Manager, Case Worker and Case Worker Assistant. The Program Manager is instrumental in maintaining the overall functions of the program with the assistance of the Assistant Program Manager. The position offers the opportunity for some remote work within agency policy, including but not only completion of new hire introductory period and good standing.

To be a successful program manager you must be ready, able and willing to do the following always:

• Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
• Provide overall management of assigned site.
• Complete necessary reports and case documentation.
• Liaise with DSS, schools and other child and youth collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Provide supervisees with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to succeed
• Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
• Preparing psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Create discharge plans and provide 6 months of aftercare services
• Conducting home visits as needed
• Perform all related tasks or other agency and/or programmatic required needs associated with this role
• Support other projects and residential program locations, as needed.

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

• 50% General casework responsibilities, documentation, reports
• 20% Supporting youth
• 20% Supporting staff
• 10% Staff meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to have and maintain:

• LMSW required/ LCSW preferred
• 2 years' post-master's experience with child serving systems such as child welfare and juvenile justice
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word and MS Excel and similar programs and third-party reporting portals
• NYS driver's license in good standing
• Access to own, reliable vehicle
• Ability to provide 24/7 on call availability during the week; on call rotation for weekend days
• Physical Requirements: Operate a motor vehicle carrying up to ten (10) children and youth, lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds, escort children and youth into the community using stairs when necessary, restrain a child or youth during a crisis, read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements.

$1000 Sign On Bonus!!

Here are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generouspaid time off for all employees regularly working over 20 hours

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

• Training programs and Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits are also available

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Volunteer and Internshipopportunities available within

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

• Remote work possibility after Introductory Period.

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).