ACS Behavioral Health Responder Supervisor-SBVIP/YVIP

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Supervise, plan, and oversee the work of youth specialty teams, support staff and department activities to include community response as well as the formulation of policies in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; Coordinate and implement youth specialty teams and related program goals and objectives and provide a variety of administrative, professional, and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Safety Department management team. The Youth violence intervention program team is a multidisciplinary group of mentors with lived experience and mental or behavioral health backgrounds that work to prevent and reduce gun violence amongst those between in middle and school aged youth working through the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) department. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Work under potentially abusive, hazardous or emergency conditions. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited university or college
Four (4) years' experience in social services or health related field
To Include two (2) years supervisory experience in one or more elements of a comprehensive social service or health related field.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of any of the following licenses or certifications preferred: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
Operations, services and activities of social service and behavioral health programs
Public safety dispatch operations, radio operation, and multidisciplinary emergency response
Principles and practices of program development, administration and policy development
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Grant programs and requirements
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
Work under potentially abusive, hazardous or emergency conditions
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
Analyze and present operational data and statistics
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Research, analyze and evaluate new services delivery methods and techniques
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
Communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in assigned areas.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries from responders and address concerns or complaints from consumers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Provide specialized support focused on youth violence prevention within school settings.
Supervise Intervention Specialists working with high-risk youth; facilitate coordination with school staff and community partners.
Provide guidance and training for staff in guiding trauma-informed interventions, tools for working with youth, challenging and potentially emotionally demanding environments; use best practices in intervention and emotional trauma.
Ensure consistent communication, staff development, and program fidelity; promote safety and ensure adherence to a collaborative school-based response model.

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