Family & Youth Intervention Center Director

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-lingual pay enhancement

Job summary

City of Indianapolis seeks a Director to oversee the Marion County Family and Youth Intervention Center, a 24/7 facility serving youth with program development, licensing oversight, and partnership with courts and probation. The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and grant administration.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s in social work or related field, with supervisory experience in child welfare or a licensed mental health setting, plus proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling or related human service field.
• Four (4) years of supervisory/administrative experience in a child welfare or therapeutic setting, or one (1) year supervisory plus appropriate licensure.
• Ability to lead program development, grant management, and inter-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Family and Youth Intervention Center operations and staff.
• Assist in hiring, training, staff development and performance feedback.
• Assist in securing and maintaining licensing with the Indiana Department of Children’s Services.
• Identify grants and funding resources and manage grant reporting.
• Develop and oversee the center budget and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with courts, probation leadership, and procurement for services and any RFPs.
• Prepare management and ad hoc reports on program status and outcomes.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of contracted providers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program development

Grant writing

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Training development

Time management

Travel

Education

Master's degree in social work or related

Job description

Overview

Under limited supervision of the Deputy Chief Probation Officer, the director will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Marion County Family and Youth Intervention Center which includes developing and implementing the goals and objectives to meet the mission and purpose of the established resource for Marion County which will provide a 20-bed facility for youth and operations 24/7 365 days per year. The director will be responsible for program development, planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the activities related to the center. The director will provide direction and oversight for the program, staff assigned, funding resources, and service providers and outside programming in the center. This position requires considerable initiative and independent judgment in managing multiple priorities and coordinating work activities to meet schedules and goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Family and Youth Intervention Center.
• Assist in hiring, training, staff development and performance feedback for staff assigned to the center.
• Assist in securing and maintaining licensing of the center from the Indiana Department of Children’s Services.
• Identify grants and funding resources and complete grant applications for continued support of the center and manage grant awards including the completion of required reports.
• Assist in development, implementation, and oversight of the center budget.
• Collaborate with court, probation department leadership and City-County procurement staff for any necessary Requests for Proposals (RFP) for services offered at the center.
• Prepare management reports and ad hoc reports as required or requested regarding the status of the center’s programs and services.
• Oversee assessments and care plans conducted by center staff.
• Ensure compliance to any contracted service providers by monitoring quality assurance standards, service performance and documentation.
• Conduct and participate in special administrative and operational studies or projects.
• Provide training and technical assistance to court, probation and stakeholders regarding the center and its’ efforts.
• Educate and remain current on assessment center research and best practices in various areas of the service needs for youth, families, and the community.
• Develop, collaborate, and monitor performance indicators and analyze and share observations through data regarding referrals, programming, and outcomes.
• Performs other duties and projects and duties as necessary.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must be at least 25 years old, possess a minimum of an accredited master’s degreein social work, counseling, or a related human service area of study. The applicant must also possess one of the following requirements: (1) Four (4) years of supervisory and administrative experience in child welfare agency or therapeutic setting that serves children (2) One (1) year of supervisory experience in a supervisory capacity and a current license issued by the behavioral health and human services licensing board as, one (1) of the following: a clinical social worker, a marriage and family therapist, a mental health counselor, a social worker with a master’s degree or a related field as determined by the Department of Children’s Services. The ideal candidate may also possess the following preferred skills:

• Knowledge of interviewing, counseling, observing, and collecting data from individuals.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of the juvenile justice system with an understanding of the cultural, societal, and systemic issues impacting juvenile delinquency, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
• Skilled at communicating and collaborating with multiple agencies and stakeholders, building, and leveraging alliances.
• Experience supervising teams and leading activities.
• Experience developing and implementing trainings.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources.
• Organized with attention to details and deadlines, responsive, follows up and follows through with responsibilities.
• Ability to identify pressing needs and prioritize those as needed, without losing track of other tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and oral, with a wide range of stakeholders to promote trust, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Ability to write professional correspondence, reports, and grants.
• Ability to speak to large and diverse groups both in the profession and in the community.
• Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel in and out of state as needed.
• Knowledge of current office technology and systems, with the ability to acquire additional knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of the effects and symptoms of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Skilled in the areas of self-control, patience, initiative, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
• Understanding of culturally specific resources available within the local community and state.
• Knowledgeable of contemporary social and economic conditions, regulations, guidelines, community social service programs and resources, as they relate to the justice system and licensing requirements.
• Possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License.

Additional Information

• This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief Probation Officer with Juvenile Services focus and works closely with the Marion Superior Court Chief Probation Officer and all courts and probation staff.

Salary enhancements are available for bi-lingual skills.

Working Conditions

• 24-hour non-secure facility

All rates are bi-weekly.

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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 + $2.054

Important Perf Update

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
• All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
• Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of creditable service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

• City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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