Director Youth Intervention Program

Boys Town • Oviedo, FL

23d

About The Position

Directs the safe and effective intervention services for youth admitted to the I & A Program and community-based programs. Oversees operations and staff. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients. Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned. Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk. Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients. Oversees and manages I & A operations to ensure program consistency and that programmatic and budgetary objectives and goals are met Directs administration of safe and effective service plans for youth admitted into the program. Develops and implements policies and procedures; writes outgoing publications and documents. Supervises, administers, and monitors established intervention procedures and develops new procedures for counseling, service planning, and discipline. Ensures documentation of youth progress using available data, including motivation systems, behavioral intervention plans, school performance, family contact, agency requirements, and medical and psychological needs. Develops and maintains appropriate program budgets. Prepares and submits reports and recommendations on departmental actions, progress, and incidents. Initiates and reviews periodic and special evaluations of youth problems and follows up on disciplinary problems in complex intervention situations Provides and reviews necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss youth adjustment and growth in the programs. Directs personnel functions including hiring, performance evaluations, and salary recommendations. Oversees program operations Oversees admission, intervention, and departure of youth. Monitors proper implementation of the Boys Town Model providing consultation, supervision, and feedback to staff. Models, and ensures effective use of model tools, including individualized motivation system, self-government, and problem solving techniques. Monitors shift transition meetings and service planning conferences and other meetings as scheduled. Ensures safety in program and non-program areas in accordance with guidelines and procedures and compliance with regulatory and licensure requirements. Ensures adherence to shelter policies and procedures, including restraints, youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines. Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed. May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children and families including management and supervisory experience required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in a community-based or campus-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services
• Oversees and manages I & A operations to ensure program consistency and that programmatic and budgetary objectives and goals are met
• Directs administration of safe and effective service plans for youth admitted into the program.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures; writes outgoing publications and documents.
• Supervises, administers, and monitors established intervention procedures and develops new procedures for counseling, service planning, and discipline.
• Ensures documentation of youth progress using available data, including motivation systems, behavioral intervention plans, school performance, family contact, agency requirements, and medical and psychological needs.
• Develops and maintains appropriate program budgets.
• Prepares and submits reports and recommendations on departmental actions, progress, and incidents.
• Initiates and reviews periodic and special evaluations of youth problems and follows up on disciplinary problems in complex intervention situations
• Provides and reviews necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss youth adjustment and growth in the programs.
• Directs personnel functions including hiring, performance evaluations, and salary recommendations.
• Oversees program operations
• Oversees admission, intervention, and departure of youth.
• Monitors proper implementation of the Boys Town Model providing consultation, supervision, and feedback to staff.
• Models, and ensures effective use of model tools, including individualized motivation system, self-government, and problem solving techniques.
• Monitors shift transition meetings and service planning conferences and other meetings as scheduled.
• Ensures safety in program and non-program areas in accordance with guidelines and procedures and compliance with regulatory and licensure requirements.
• Ensures adherence to shelter policies and procedures, including restraints, youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed.
• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees