Program Director -RTC- IOS (667)

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Center for Family Services as a Program Supervisor, managing staff and enhancing program effectiveness for youth services. You will lead training, coordinate with agencies, and play a key role in developing best practices while fostering a positive workplace environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Excellent paid time off program

401(k) plan

Medical insurance plan options

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Ongoing training & professional development

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Master's in a Human Services field with 3 years experience or Bachelor's with 5 years.
• 10 years total experience with 5 in a supervisory role is required.
• Experience with youth and families, particularly in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative supervision of program staff and volunteers.
• Conducts staff evaluations and provides leadership and training.
• Ensures compliance with treatment plans and manages administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Master's in Human Services

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 bonus.

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative supervision of program staff, students, and volunteers. May supervise Program Coordinators.
• Ensures the continuing training and development of program staff.
• Regularly schedules meetings with program staff to discuss plans, address potential problems, and assess program functioning.
• Coordinates program activities with appropriate liaison agencies to ensure constructive collaboration.
• Develops and promotes relationships with other social service agencies and represents the program and agency in the community.
• Performs administrative functions including the completion of regular reports in a timely manner as required by funding sources and the Agency.
• Provides leadership to staff, promotes a sense of agency among co-workers and staff, and communicates in ways that support the agency's mission and values.
• Contributes to the overall development of the Agency.
• Is responsible for oversight of the program.
• Leads treatment teams and facilitates coordination between all disciplines within the facility (Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Nurse, Senior and Support Counselors, Therapists, Allied Therapists, and consultants).
• Ensures that all activities are in compliance with treatment plans.
• Participates in all debriefing and review of critical incidents activities.
• Provides administrative supervision of counseling staff.
• Recruits and supervises House Managers and Support Counseling staff for 15 youth.
• Provides in-service training in areas needing strengthening.
• On-call 24 hours for backup.
• Conducts staff evaluations.
• May provide psychoeducation and other direct service activities as needed.
• Conducts Meet and Greets and admissions.
• Addresses grievances of clients, family members, staff, or other involved persons.
• Handles on-call responsibilities of administrator-on-call/intake pager (coordinates all with DCP&P- CSOC and backup Senior Counselors in case of crisis).
• Responsible for administrative management of the program.
• Ensures required documentation is secured for billing or other purposes.
• Develops, updates, and trains staff in all personnel policies and procedures in compliance with regulating requirements of DCP&P, CSOC, and COA.
• With staff, youth, and family input, develops and revises parent and resident handbooks to reflect best practices.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's in a Human Services field, with a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience with youth OR a Bachelor's with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with youth.
• At least ten years of experience in the field, five of which have been in a supervisory role.
• Experience with youth and families, preferably in a residential setting.
• Nurtured Heart Approach, Structural Family Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care training and implementation.

Benefits: At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources to support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health & Wellness activities.
• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow professionally. For more information, visit our website at www.centerffs.org.

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