Executive Director

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Dallas, TX

35d•$110,000 - $155,207•Onsite

About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Provides dynamic leadership to inspire staff in South County Academy to implement high-quality and impactful programming. Provides clinical and administrative oversight of assigned staff and programmatic initiatives with a focus on trauma-informed/focused behavioral health care. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This position requires leading several multidisciplinary teams to ensure the day to day functions of the facility is running safely and efficiently. Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the South County Academy. Assists with forecasting and developing new best practice programming and partnerships to support client/community need. Ensures compliance with quality standards and all federal, state, and administrative body laws and regulations. Champions PQI initiatives and ensures adherence to all funding and accreditation requirements. Also serves as the community liaison between Family Service and other agency constituents. Develops new services and seeks funding to support services in the area and collaborates with Development and Finance to strategically obtain and maintain funding sources.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, etc.), Education or equivalent experience required
Required to have extensive supervisory experience and experience in program development
Experience delivering and overseeing trauma-focused, evidence-based treatments and practices required
Ability to inspire a diverse team to deliver high-quality and innovative treatments and services
Ability to work independently at a high-level and cover for Chief of Child Welfare as needed
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Flexible schedule with some evenings
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

Responsible for direct supervision of all division leaders including implementation of Restorative Practices and evidence-based treatments such as TST throughout all programming.
Oversight of the fiscal budget for the program in entirety and ability to seek new funding sources for expansion and stability.
Maintains and updates all program policies and procedures
Responsible for recruiting a diverse team who represent the FSRI mission
Supervise assigned staff member’s productivity levels, time sheets, work quality, and ability to meet timelines which ensures that staff understand the requirements of their positions
Complete administrative documentation (programmatic reports, time sheets, mileage, etc) in a timely manner
Develops and supports and implementation of the program’s quality improvement plan in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards (COA)
Develops and enhances outcome measurement and data collection systems in conjunction with the agency QM department
Ability to provide coverage for the Chief of Child Welfare as needed and represent FSRI in stakeholder meetings
Work as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followed
Become trained, competent and able to perform emergency de-escalation and support strategies when applicable
Teach client/family self-advocacy skills
Maintain confidentiality of client/family
Transport client and family as needed
Provide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversity
Serve as a positive role model to client and colleagues
Complete all professional and administrative documentation and forms in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframes
Maintains compliance with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and all state and federal agencies, including DCYF
Proficient in using an electronic health record as well as project-specific software
Participates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role both internally and externally
Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
Participates in the Agency’s on-call emergency services provision as scheduled including but not limited to after hours, holidays and weekends at minimum once per quarter
Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)