Program Director

Marsell Wellness Center

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) company matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Voluntary Life Insurance (EmployeePaid

Job summary

Marsell Wellness Center in San Diego is seeking a Program Director to plan, direct, and coordinate work for key projects. You will develop schedules, assign resources, and ensure targets are met while leading staff and consultants.

The role emphasizes advocacy for children and families, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement. You will report to executive leadership and the Board, oversee licensing, staff development, and community planning.

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in child welfare administration and/or child protective services.
2+ years’ experience in program management, FFA Supervision or as the director of a licensed program.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and assign the work of staff and any technical experts and/or consultants.
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of procedures and programs.
Ensure diversity and access to services; advocate for families and mediate barriers to services.
Attend Board meetings and produce written reports for leadership and Board review.
Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and fiscal/auditory requirements.
Participate in planning and implementation of quality improvement processes.
Review licensing and incident reports to ensure ongoing compliance.
Hold regular staff meetings and organize staff development/talks/conferences.
Provide leadership in community planning for children and families.
Supervise post-placement services; assist with intake/placement and travel as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communications

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Judgement

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field plus 5 years’ experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Reports To: Regional Family Services Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Remote Status: None

Sign on Bonus (New Hires Only): $3, 000

Position Summary:

The Program Director will plan, direct, or coordinate the work for specific marketing projects. Develop schedules and assign resources to ensure that the project meets its targets and goal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and assign the work of staff and any technical experts and/or consultants.
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of recommended procedures and programs.
Ensure Marsell is sufficiently diverse in strengths and capabilities to plan and deliver appropriate services; ensure appropriate advocacy support; assist children and families to gain access to a full array of services; mediate barriers to services within the system; collaborate to redress for gaps in services.
Attend Board meetings and compose written, comprehensive reports for executive leadership and Board review.
Monitor compliance for all operations, including human resource laws and best practices, contractual fidelity, local and Federal laws, and regulations governing operations, and fiscal/auditory compliance.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the quality improvement processes.
Review all licensing and incident reports provided by the administrator and based upon such review; ensure that the agency and its certified family homes thereafter comply with all applicable regulations.
Hold regular staff meetings to discuss plans and policies.
Organize and carry out a program for staff development and arrange for attendance of staff at social work conferences and other meetings which assist in professional growth and effectiveness.
Provide leadership and stimulation in community planning for the children and their families.
Supervise any post placement services.

Assist with intake/placement when needed.

Travel to include transportation of children to parents/sponsor on rotation with other positions.

Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and or management.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plan.

Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-

making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience in child welfare administration and/or child protective services
2+ years’ experience in program management, FFA Supervision or as the director of a licensed

Required:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education/Experience:

Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree.
Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related fieldplus 5 years' experiencein child welfare administration or child protective services
experience in child welfare administration, child protective services.

Language Ability:

Bilingual in Spanish requested but not required.

Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

Mathematical Ability:

Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra and advanced statistical theory.

Work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

Possession of or the ability to secure the administrator’s license as required by the state.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervise, coaches, and mentors staff providing guidance to their work and learning including, when necessary, corrective/disciplinary action in a timely and professional manner.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move around for work. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Marsell Benefits: