Director of the Booth Programs

Salvation Army Careers•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the Booth Programs oversees program activities, case management, and educational programs for young parents enrolled in the Booth Program. The director supervises staff and volunteers; sets goals; and plans, organizes, and implements programs while promoting professionalism and customer service. The role also administers and executes the YHDP grant program and other grants related to the Booth Programs. The director develops case-management services, program policies and procedures, life-skills and parenting classes, and student support services. The position coordinates with Cardinal Academy, community partners, Head Start, and an on-site clinic; manages program and client records and grant reporting; represents the program in the community; and directly supervises the Program Assistant and kitchen staff. The director also recruits, trains, and supervises interns and supports students through registration, crisis response, case management, and home visits. The position is full-time, exempt, and pays $75,000. Work takes place in a standard office and classroom environment, with special events potentially requiring a different work setting. The employee must protect confidential information, pass required background and driving checks, and complete The Salvation Army's driving education course within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work.
Current CPR/First Aid certification for infant/child and adult.
Driver's license and Idaho Master's Social Work License.
Ability to use computers and standard office machines, follow standard office practices, and communicate effectively in English.
Public-speaking skills and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to create basic documents and reports.
Basic math skills, attention to detail, conflict-management skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to interact professionally, use interpersonal skills effectively in favorable and unfavorable situations, direct others' work, and organize, prioritize, and plan tasks.
Ability to multitask, adapt to changing conditions and interruptions, and learn new systems and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and pass a criminal-history check.
Valid driver's license and good driving record; must pass a motor-vehicle-record check and The Salvation Army's driving education course within 30 days of employment.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to stand, sit, twist, and stretch regularly.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience.
Management experience.

Responsibilities

Create a case-management program for young parents, including forms, assessments, filing systems, and evaluation procedures, within the first 90 days of employment.
Oversee the incentive store, develop Booth Bucks policies for Cardinal Academy students, establish incentive-store procedures, and work with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and train volunteers.
Develop program policies and procedures for enrollment, student behavior, volunteer and intern training, inclusiveness, and staff training in accordance with The Salvation Army's National Social Service Standards, within the first 90 days.
Coordinate weekly life-skills and parenting classes, including scheduling guest speakers and outside instructors.
Meet weekly with Cardinal Academy to coordinate services and discuss student cases.
Coordinate with MC to host an on-site clinic and with Head Start to provide on-site services.
Work with the development team on program marketing and public relations.
Maintain client and program information, funding-agency forms, and timely filing of required documents.
Work with the grant writer to ensure grant funds are expended and reports are completed.
Delegate work to the Program Assistant as appropriate.
Maintain an ongoing understanding of health and welfare systems and community resources.
Represent the Booth Program in community groups focused on health, family, and education issues; serve on committees as needed and attend service-club and outreach events.
Attend required staff trainings and regular staff meetings, and report weekly to the supervisor as scheduled.
Assist with maintaining policies and procedures, rules, training, licensing, contracts, and grants.
Maintain, close, and destroy client files in accordance with funding-agency requirements, Salvation Army policy, and social-work licensing requirements; follow the NASW Code of Ethics.
Directly supervise the Program Assistant to ensure students receive quality services.
Directly supervise kitchen staff and the kitchen program to ensure students receive nutritious breakfast and lunch.
Create and execute program development in coordination with the supervisor.
Respond to inquiries about the Booth Program and provide tours to prospective students and their families.
Assist students with program and childcare registration paperwork as needed.
Provide crisis management for students and work with their families as needed.
Implement case management for all Booth Program students, ensure each has a case-management plan, meet monthly with each student, and complete at least two home visits per school year.
Prepare and maintain client files and address program attendance problems.
Recruit and supervise interns to assist with case management; recruit, train, and supervise social-work interns and attend university intern fairs.
Implement an intern training plan covering crisis management, group work, client advocacy, and ethics.