Behavioral Respite Program Manager

Libertana; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Libertana is seeking a Behavioral Respite Program Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, and service delivery within the Behavioral Respite Program. You will supervise Respite Professionals, ensure compliance with client needs and regulatory standards, and collaborate with Regional Center partners to support growth and quality care.

The role focuses on staff training, documentation, and performance improvements, with on-site responsibilities across service territories as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management position in a human services related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing staff training, supervision, and planning.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with family-centered, strengths-based services.
• Comfortable in diverse home environments and culturally responsive.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Behavioral Respite Program and staffing.
• Supervise Behavioral Respite Professionals delivering behavior management and respite relief.
• Manage caseload and ensure 90% of services are provided.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance is understood, implemented and reinforced.
• Submit Special Incident Reports to VP of Clinical Care.
• Liaison with Regional Center and support program growth.
• Participate in hiring, promotion and staff training; ensure full staffing.
• Drive travel as needed to service territories.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Family-centered services

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field

Job description

Position: Behavioral Respite Program ManagerPay Range: $95,000-$105,000 PER YRReporting To: VP of Clinical & Direct Care ServicesWork Type: On-sitePOSITION SUMMARY:The Behavioral Respite Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staffing, service delivery, and overall performance of the Behavioral Respite Program. This role provides supervision and support to Behavioral Respite Professionals and other team members, ensures services are delivered in accordance with client needs, agency standards, and regulatory requirements, and serves as a liaison with Regional Center partners. The Program Manager also supports program growth, staff training, compliance, documentation, and quality assurance efforts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following is a representation of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. The agency will provide reasonable accommodation to allow otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions.Manage and oversee all branch functions for each department and all clinical and administrative staffSupervision of Behavioral Respite Professionals delivering behavior management and respite reliefManage a caseloadEnsure 90% of services are being provided, utilization reviewEnsure HIPPA compliance is understood, implemented and reinforced in the departmentEnsure all data collection is maintained and collected in an ethical mannerComplete and submit Special Incident Reports to VP of Clinical CareLiaison with Regional CenterDirectly contribute to growth of the officeEnsure all progress reports are submitted timelyOverlap and provide additional training to Behavioral Respite Professionals in the field and as neededEnsure branch is fully staffed at all timesActively participate in hiring and promotion processDriving may be required throughout territories we services.Conduct all functions in accordance with agency guidelines, policies, and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:The following is a representation of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. The agency will provide reasonable accommodation to allow otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions.Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or another related fieldMinimum 3 year’s experience in a management position in a human service related fieldMinimum 2 year’s experience providing staff training, supervision, and planning.Expertise in the coordination of intensive services both in a clinic and community settingStrong leadership, organization, and communication skillsFamiliarity with principles of family-centered, strengths-based services.Comfortable in diverse home environments and culturally responsiveAbility to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary teamPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use of hands and fingers to operate computer, telephone, and keyboard on a frequent basis (Up to 75% of the time).Close vision requirements due to computer work.Light to moderate lifting may be required (up to 25lbs).Driving (up to 10% of the time).