Temporary Assistant Director, Family Based Services
About The Position
St. Anne’s Family Services is hiring an Assistant Director, Family Based Services to support the Director in implementing and evaluating its wraparound mental health program and related services, including Partnership for Families, Wraparound Approach Services, Early Head Start, and Workforce Development. The role promotes the organization’s mission and program goals. The Wraparound program uses an intensive, team-based community approach for individuals with complex needs, aiming to help clients remain in the least restrictive living environment, restore adaptive functioning at home, and strengthen coping strategies and support systems. It serves families with DCFS involvement and/or youth on formal probation. The Assistant Director supervises assigned staff and supports program operations, staff development, care coordination, and service quality. The position is based at St. Anne’s Main Campus in Los Angeles, California, with a stated schedule of Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; alternating Fridays are scheduled days off. The role is salaried and exempt, with travel of up to 10%.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in child development, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Active registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
- At least three years of experience working in an intensive mental health program.
- Valid California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
- Physical ability to perform Pro-ACT, administer first aid/CPR, and operate an agency motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct administrative supervision to assigned therapists, Child & Family Specialists, facilitators, and Parent Partners.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training assigned staff.
- Create and facilitate staff development activities.
- Assist with program operations.
- Collaborate with other Family Based Services and St. Anne’s programs to arrange appropriate services.
- Conduct weekly individual supervision and case consultation to coordinate care and ensure quality services for children and families in assigned programs.
- Collaborate with other contractors to coordinate services.
- Support families’ after-hours crises, as reported by staff, by carrying a St. Anne’s on-call cell phone.
- Review and sign staff paperwork and documentation for quality assurance, County mandates, contract compliance, and continuity of care.
- Support the Director in implementing and evaluating the wraparound mental health program and related programs.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and a generous paid time off policy.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Medical benefits, including a benefits card covering most medical services and copays.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Chiropractic and acupuncture services, with more than 20 visits per year.
- Disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- 403(b) company match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Hybrid schedules for many roles.
- A 9/80 work schedule.
- Training and career development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
