Youth And Family Services Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional administrative position that provides supervision to the staff and managers in Children and Adolescent Services, including: Outreach Services, Case Management Service, Children’s Outpatient Services, Wraparound Services, and Juvenile/Mental Health. This person also provides administrative supervision to the Child Services Contractual Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse and volunteers. It is expected that the person in this position will possess advanced experience and expertise and must exercise considerable independent clinical and supervisory judgment in carrying out the assigned duties. The position is under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief Program Officer.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Coordinate, plan, organize and direct the service delivery of the Child and Adolescent Program components
• Collaborate with CEO and CPO and other program staff in formulating agency goals and operational policies and procedures
• Participate in selection of staff
• Is responsible for supervision, training, evaluation and discipline of outreach program staff and other child supervisors
• Develop and maintain contacts with community resources, other agencies, funding agencies, advocacy groups, etc. to facilitate referral systems, coordination of services, dissemination of public information, and acceptance in the community
• Direct and oversee all recordkeeping and collection of necessary statistics
• Prepare reports to ensure compliance with all funding and monitoring sources
• Develop and participate in Utilization Review, in-service training, accreditation compliance and is a member of the agency’s Leadership Team
• Obtain and maintain CAFAS reliable rater status
• May seek additional funding through grants applications to foundations and community groups
• May provide and/or direct emergency services
• Responsible for ensuring that each program area of responsibility meets agency productivity/performance standards
• Must adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Telehealth Agreement
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices relevant to the clinical components of the program
• Analytic ability necessary to develop programs and manage budgets
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Ability to establish effective clinical, supervisory, and collaborative relationships with a wide range of persons
• Ability to prepare prompt, clear, and concise records, reports, and correspondence
• Knowledge of community services
• Knowledge of organization dynamics and program administration
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations
• Ability to maintain a professional posture in attendance, attitude, conduct, and conflict resolution
• Flexibility
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, crisis, and changing priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Education, Licensure and/or Certification

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work
• Appropriate State of Michigan licensure

B. Experience

• 5 years of progressively more responsible professional experience with the child/family population
• At least 3 years in an administrative supervisory capacity

Agency Requirements:

• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, a good driving record, and valid insurance of personal vehicle, if used, which is acceptable to Development Centers’ insurance carrier.
• Acceptable results from criminal background and sex offender registry checks
• Must attend required trainings, as directed, including but not limited to:

Agency Trainings:

• HIPAA
• Infection Control
• Ethics
• Diversity
• Workplace Violence
• Deficit Reduction Act
• First Aid/CPR – as required by program
• Fire Suppression

Wayne County Required Trainings to include, but not limited to

• Recipient Rights
• LEP
• Grievance and Appeals
• Community Safety
• PCP
• Co-Occurring Disorders for Children (Children’s clinicians)
• Additional training hours

All other applicable and required CARF, state, federal and funding source trainings

• Must practice/model Universal Precautions and educate consumers and families as needed.
• Document health and safety issues, infectious diseases, and incidents and report to supervisor

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Able to read, write and interpret written and electronic documents
• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and utilize technology for job functions
• Communicate effectively with consumers and coworkers

The description above reviews the general nature and level of work performed by professionals assigned to this classification. The description is not all-inclusive. Other responsibilities may be expected to fulfill the job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,655.00 - $111,930.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• therapy with children and adolescents: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Full Michigan Clinical License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person