POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Supervisor is an entry-level management position that is responsible for the management of the program’s day-to-day operation. This position will supervise multidisciplinary teams, coordinate service needs, and collaborate with other service providers and agencies. The Program Supervisor may also provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff and may supervise student-interns. 

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Success First program serves children & youth ages 0-21 who are at risk of loss of placement (e.g. children involved with the foster care or juvenile justice systems, those experiencing psychiatric hospitalizations, suspensions/expulsions, and eating disorders). Children are typically referred from hospitals, schools, CFS, probation, or Department of Behavioral Health. Services are provided in clients’ homes, schools, or local communities. Children typically remain in the program for 3-6 months with the goal of reducing disruptions to their placements by improving their ability to successfully manage their mental health needs.  

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.

2. Licensure required as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Licensed psychologist (LCSW preferred). 

3. 2 years post licensure preferred. 

4.     Minimum of one-year management experience or supervisory experience over staff who provide direct behavioral health services to children preferred.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Ability to supervise Pre-licensed Clinicians and Student Interns/trainees preferred.

2. Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

3. Completion of CPR/First Aid certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day clinical/administrative operations of assigned team, ensuring all clients served receive services as indicated on their treatment plan. 
• Align team around common objective in order to ensure contract and organizational policies are upheld. 
• Ensure staff documentation, assessments, and paperwork meet all standards for compliance, productivity, and timeliness. 
• Review and prepare staff performance evaluations and facilitate disciplinary measures as needed. 
• Provide direct support with clients and their families in the field as needed. 
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with State/County agency representatives and community partners. Participate in all required meetings.
• Provide consistent supervision, including support, feedback, clinical consultation, and clear expectations of job duties and professional growth. 
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook and able to navigate electronic health records systems. 
• Good communication, team building, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the juvenile dependency system and child development principles. 
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic approaches for high-risk youth.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
• Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.

Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.