Program Director | Shine

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; CAD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Job summary

Gándara Mental Health Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Program Director to lead clinical and administrative teams delivering behavioral health services. The role involves supervising case workers, managing program operations, and ensuring data accuracy in EMR/HMIS systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, experience with youth homelessness or young adults, and strong community relationships. Equal opportunity employer; bilingual candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, public health, substance abuse services, counseling or related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience working in youth homelessness or related field may be substituted for degree.
• Experience working with young adults required.
• Lived experience a plus.
• Knowledge of community resources/agencies.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem solving.
• Client advocacy skills and ability to establish working relationships with community agencies.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently.
• Ability to deal with diverse populations.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and supervises case workers and case managers.
• Delivers services to clients in the program in the event that staff unavailable.
• Maintains client records and creates required reports.
• Acts as administrator for the agency EMR and HMIS data systems.
• Represents agency at community meetings, as appropriate.
• Attend applicable meetings with network providers, the Network to End Homelessness, Hampden County COC and others as necessary.
• Leads annual program planning and review.
• Maintains positive relations with funding sources.
• Participate in collaborating projects with other agencies/CoC as applicable.

Skills

Client advocacy

Staff supervision

Community collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, public health, substance abuse services, counseling or related field

Tools

EMR

HMIS

Job description

Greater Springfield Area
Springfield, MA, USA

Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Salary Range | $55,000 - $60,000

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Program Director

Work Location: Springfield, Ma

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires, trains and supervises case workers and case managers.
• Delivers services to clients in the program in the event that staff unavailable.
• Maintains client records and creates required reports.
• Acts as administrator for the agency EMR and HMIS data systems.
• Represents agency at community meetings, as appropriate.
• Attend applicable meetings with network providers, the Network to End
• Homelessness,
• Hampden County COC and others as necessary.
• Adheres to program and agency policies and procedures.
• Leads annual program planning and review.
• Maintains positive relations with funding sources.
• Participate in collaborating projects with other agencies/CoC as applicable.s
• Responsible for compiling monthly safety reports and submitting to department director.
• Responsible for monitoring department staff compliance with training schedule.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the timely submission of program reports and data, as well as all agency
  paperwork in accordance with agency policies.
  Perform other tasks as determined by the Prevention Department Director and/or Other
• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, public health, substance abuse services, counseling or related field preferred.
• 3 years Of experience working in youth homelessness or related field may be substituted for degree.
• Experience working with young adults required.
• Lived experience a plus.
• Knowledge of community resources/agencies.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem solving.
• Client advocacy skills and ability to establish working relationships with community agencies.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently.
• Ability to deal with diverse populations.
• Must have valid driver's license.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Equal Opportunity Employer
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