Program Manager - Mental Health Services (Stamford)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

403(b) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Manager to oversee Stamford Supervised Apartment and Walton Place programs. You will lead staff, ensure policy compliance, and be on-call as needed. Location is Stamford, CT with travel between sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social science field and at least three years of supervisory experience within Connecticut human service systems. EOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science/related field is required.
• Three years of experience in supervision of staff, hiring, development and evaluation is required.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor administrative processes and requirements of assigned locations.
• Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the programs to ensure program coverage.
• May be required to carry a caseload, depending upon program needs.
• Assist with determining staffing requirements, screen potential new hire candidates, conduct interviews, and participate in the selection process.
• Oversee direct care staff to provide effective quality, recovery-oriented services in each program through the use of Evidence Based Practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Planning.
• Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
• Approve time off requests and timecards in the Paylocity system as well as program expense allocations using the appropriate financial software.
• Monitor the safety of program participants in the residences and ensure the sites are being maintained for safety and cleanliness.
• Facilitate and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
• Represent and implement MHC mission and philosophy maintaining positive and professional relationships with funders and other outside agencies.
• Ability to be flexible outside of normal scheduled work hours as needed and be available on call for consultation in emergencies or regarding imperative concerns.
• Monitor all staff training, including core trainings, development trainings, and program specific trainings.
• Perform interventions in the event of a crisis.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science/related field

Three years of experience

Job description

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Manager to oversee Stamford Supervised Apartment and Walton Place programs. You will lead staff, ensure policy compliance, and be on-call as needed. Location is Stamford, CT with travel between sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social science field and at least three years of supervisory experience within Connecticut human service systems. EOE.