Associate Director of Skill Advancement Coaching Program

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

SUMMARY: This position’s primary responsibility is to provide hiring, training and retention for new Skill Advancement Coaching (SC) staff. Provides ongoing training and support to new hires for the first year of employment. In addition, this position will assist with clinical supervision of staff and will provide training for staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 90% · Assumes 100% of administrative responsibility related to the program’s hiring, training and retention of the full team of Coaches: leads the hiring process; provides new employee training/orientation and all required paperwork · Assumes responsibility for program’s QI process, both internally and as dictated by DCFS. · As needed, plans and facilitates didactic training to the Coaches for new employee orientation as well as based on ongoing needs assessments, and will identify additional training resources for the entire team or on an individual need basis related to training. Coordinates with DCFS staff regarding required trainings for team. · Review and analyze data related to Coaching activities, outcomes, and the targeted audience’s progress. · Ensure Coaching practices align with program models, DCFS policies, and evidence-informed frameworks. · Partner with CQI staff and administrators to ensure accurate reporting and application of findings. · When applicable, provide trainings related to the SC program to stakeholders, such as community-based partners. · Meets with CWCA/DCFS staff and other personnel to ensure timely and high-quality services are delivered. · Provides clinical and administrative coverage to the Program Director and SC Coaches. This includes coverage for all Coaches when an SC Supervisor is out, as well as administrative tasks for DCFS and may include taking on Coaching teams during periods of low hiring and/or increased program need. · Attends weekly supervision with the Program Director. Participates in weekly program meetings with supervisory and management staff. Participates in team meetings and facilitates training and/or case consultation for the Coaches’ growth and development. · Provides weekly clinical, reflective, and administration supervision for SC Supervisors. · Plans and manages assigned staff toward accomplishment of La Rabida’s mission including recruitment; scheduling; training and development; counseling/Coaching; appraisal and recognition; and recommending salary, promotional, disciplinary, and other personal actions in accord with existing policies and procedures. · Ensures the SC program is utilizing trauma informed perspectives and at a minimum of quarterly provides support to the SC team surrounding the impact of secondary trauma. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 10% Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ph.D./Psy.D. or LCSW/LCPC.
Psychologists and Social Workers must be licensed in Illinois.
Psychologist must have completed an APA accredited internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
Five years of post-graduate experience with the population of children served by this program.
Supervisor/managerial experience.
Experience training others.
Must possess current Illinois clinical license.
Knowledge of DCFS foster care system.
Excellent verbal and writing abilities.
High level of computer skills.
Must be an excellent communicator and team player.

Nice To Haves

Direct Coaching experience preferred.
Experience designing and implementing coaching frameworks or training curricula.
Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or training to supervisory or leadership staff.
Ability to mentor and guide staff in skill development and reflective practice.
Familiarity with implementation science and CQI processes.

Responsibilities

Provide hiring, training, and retention for new Skill Advancement Coaching (SC) staff.
Provide ongoing training and support to new hires for the first year of employment.
Assist with clinical supervision of staff.
Provide training for staff.
Assume administrative responsibility for the program’s hiring, training, and retention of Coaches.
Lead the hiring process and provide new employee training/orientation and required paperwork.
Assume responsibility for the program’s QI process, both internally and as dictated by DCFS.
Plan and facilitate didactic training for new employee orientation and based on ongoing needs assessments.
Identify additional training resources for the team or on an individual need basis.
Coordinate with DCFS staff regarding required trainings.
Review and analyze data related to Coaching activities, outcomes, and audience progress.
Ensure Coaching practices align with program models, DCFS policies, and evidence-informed frameworks.
Partner with CQI staff and administrators for accurate reporting and application of findings.
Provide trainings related to the SC program to stakeholders.
Meet with CWCA/DCFS staff and other personnel to ensure timely and high-quality services.
Provide clinical and administrative coverage to the Program Director and SC Coaches.
Provide coverage for all Coaches when an SC Supervisor is out.
Handle administrative tasks for DCFS.
Take on Coaching teams during periods of low hiring and/or increased program need.
Attend weekly supervision with the Program Director.
Participate in weekly program meetings with supervisory and management staff.
Participate in team meetings and facilitate training and/or case consultation for Coaches’ growth and development.
Provide weekly clinical, reflective, and administration supervision for SC Supervisors.
Plan and manage assigned staff toward accomplishment of La Rabida’s mission, including recruitment, scheduling, training and development, counseling/Coaching, appraisal and recognition, and recommending salary, promotional, disciplinary, and other personal actions.
Ensure the SC program is utilizing trauma informed perspectives.
Provide support to the SC team surrounding the impact of secondary trauma at least quarterly.
Perform other duties as assigned.