Position Title
Clinical Program Manager, Youth
Haven
Description
Youth Haven is a dynamic
emergency housing program for homeless youth and
youth in foster care providing short-term shelter for up to
12 youth ages 7-17. The
staff team under the supervision of the Program Manager
provide a safe and stable,
temporary housing alternative for youth who are experiencing
family crisis or who
are in foster care and in need of a temporary placement. The
Program Manager for
Youth Haven leads a staff team that provide 24 hour
supervision to youth in this
state licensed program, and ensures that all medical,
educational, clinical, case
management and transition services are provided to youth with
the fewest possible
barriers.
Responsibilities
A. Direct Service and Clinical
Supervision
1. Meet with all program staff and
interns to provide clinical consultation
and guidance in goal planning for
youth, case plan formulation, referrals for
services and transition planning.
2. Train staff members to provide
trauma informed individual and group
counseling as needed to program
residents and their families.
3. Direct and or convene
multidisciplinary meetings incorporating family and
natural supports choice and voice.
4. In accordance with agency policy
and procedure, ensure timely completion
of initial psychological assessments,
case goal plans and various forms and
reports mandated by the agency and
contractors.
5. Conduct weekly team meetings.
6. Attend agency or professional
seminars, training, or conferences to
increase professional knowledge.
Volunteer as requested by the Director to
provide expertise on various
professional committees.
B. Supervisory Tasks
1. Participate in recruiting,
interviewing, selecting, orienting, training, supervision
and evaluation of program staff.
2. Assist the Director in formulation
of orientation and training programs based
on contracts, grants licensing and
COA requirements. Assist in seeking out
training resources as needed.
3. Alert the Director to any job
performance problems which may require
disciplinary action.
4. Draft job descriptions for agency
review and approval.
5. Directly supervise and hold weekly
supervision meetings with the Program
Supervisor, Therapeutic Case Manager,
Education Specialist and Family
Support Specialist.
6. Share supervision responsibilities
with Program Supervisor for Residential
Youth Counselors (RYC).
7. Maintain up to date supervision
notes on all staff meetings.
C. Program Administration
1. Ensure compliance with major
grants and contracts and data collection and
reporting requirements.
2. Become familiar with and monitor
implementation of requirements of
funding/referring agencies. Contact
significant individuals in those agencies
to maintain a working relationship.
3. Prepare required reports for
funders including Family and Youth Services
Bureau (FYSB), Office of Homeless
Youth (OHY) and BRS contracts.
4. Meet weekly with the Director to
discuss policy, review program operations
and receive direction. Initiate
discussion on problem areas and report on the
status of clients and families.
5. Minimize program vacancies by
timely placement of appropriately screened
youth.
6. Maintain case notes as required,
including review and approval of reports
and documentation as needed.
7. Ensure facility maintenance and
oversee appropriate use of funds for
program expenditures such as for
food, recreation, supplies, etc.
8. Adhere to agency policy and
procedure, COA, and licensing requirements.
D. Community Relations
1. Maintain a liaison relationship
with school, police, Children’s Administration,
health providers, churches and other
groups who might provide services or
referrals to the program.
2. Establish strong connections to
community agencies and other relevant
resources to support the ability to
identify long term placement resources and
other needed services for youth.
3. Represent FOY on interagency task
forces, networks, etc. as requested
4. Meet with other providers to share
program information and coordinate
services.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A. Education:
1. Master’s Degree in social work,
counseling or a related field and at least one
year of experience working with
homeless youth, or, minimum of five years’
experience working with homeless
youth and a Bachelor’s degree in social work
or a related field.
2. Dual credentialing in a mental
health related field and substance use
certification highly desirable.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Experience working with youth in a
residential setting.
2. Ability to develop/monitor
treatment and service plans for youth.
3. Knowledge of state licensing
requirements and COA standards for group care
is highly desired.
4. Knowledge of family systems and
support principles
5. Knowledge of child and adolescent
development
6. Group process/facilitation skills
7. Ability to establish and maintain
trusting relationships
8. Ability to communicate effectively
with a wide variety of professionals
9. Strong interpersonal skills and
effective communication (written and verbal)
skills.
10. Demonstrated ability to engage
with diverse populations in a culturally
responsive manner.
11. Demonstrated commitment to the
values of equity and inclusion by honoring
and celebrating diverse
characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
12. Employees and volunteers who
operate their own or Friends of Youth
vehicles on Friends of Youth business
must have a safe driving record as
defined by Friends of Youth.
Employees and volunteers who operate their
own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth
business must carry auto liability insurance
that complies with the requirements
of Friends of Youth.
Hours
Full Time
Salary
59 - 63k
Reports to
Director of Specialized Residential Services
Location
Kirkland
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Contact
Job Posting Date
6/22/18
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