Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years' experience as a program director or manager in child welfare, juvenile justice, or mental health required
- Experience in non-profit organizations and programs preferred
- Experience in community based alternatives to residential care preferred
- Experience with Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) preferred
- Experience with grant writing and contract negotiations preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Position Specific
- Oversees the design, implementation, monitoring, modification, and evaluation of the program. Ensures the program complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Writes proposals, negotiates, and secures contracts with various county, state, and federal agencies, including, County Children's Mental Health, and Child Protective Services.
- Coordinates administrative and financial matters with referring agencies; markets programs, including personal contacts with referral representatives; and serves as agency representative through attendance at and participation in community teams, workgroups, and professional organizations.
- Utilizes multiple funding streams including Medi-Cal (EPSDT) funds, County funds, and funds acquired through development efforts. Recruits and supervises program staff in all aspects of their work and takes disciplinary action, including termination, as required.
Agency Specific
- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of the agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency's policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Works collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed.
- Utilizes and maintains a calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers.
- Participates in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills.
- Performs other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned.
Employment At-WillEmployment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition, the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
Starting Salary Range: $95,000 - $114,000 DOE
QualificationsSkillsPreferred Skills
- Written and verbal communication: Advanced
- Work in a mobile, fast-paced environment: Advanced
- Work Independently: Advanced
- Time management: Advanced
- Problem-solving: Advanced
- Management: Advanced
- Multi-tasking: Advanced
- Culturally competent: Advanced
- Flexibility in schedule: Advanced
- Documentation: Advanced
- Case management: Advanced
- Adhere to all confidentiality requirements: Advanced
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