Assistant Director-La Posada

PROGRESS FOUNDATION • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Director supervises staff of this adult psychiatric acute residential Spanish speaking treatment program. The Assistant Director manages the flow of clients into and out of the program. Specific functions are outlined in the job description. Generally, Assistant Director duties include: Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment; developing and maintaining good working relationships with client referral sources and other related mental health programs; reviewing all charts and client records; assisting in staff training; coordinating the staff schedule and coordinating the collection of client data. In addition, the Assistant Director advocates for and participates in the maintenance of the facility.

Requirements

• AA in any field + 6 years experience in any mental health related field
• BA in any field + 4 years experience in any mental health related field
• MA in any field + 2 years experience in any mental health related field
• MHRS Certification required for this position
• Must demonstrate strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients and other providers both orally and in writing
• Basic word processing skills
• Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability
• Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20lb packages multiple times during each work shift
• Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
• Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus!
• License
• License Eligible
• Language and Cultural Competencies
• Applicants with preferred qualifications may be paid more, depending on qualifications and the need of the Organization.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with client referral sources and other related mental health programs
• Reviewing all charts and client records
• Assisting in staff training
• Coordinating the staff schedule
• Coordinating the collection of client data
• Advocating for and participates in the maintenance of the facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree