Fatherhood Connections Project Director

Zepf Center•Toledo, OH

65d

About The Position

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff. Summary: The purpose of this position is to oversee the operation and management of the Fatherhood Connection Project within the Vocational services department. This position will participate in the planning, implementation, evaluation and daily operation of the program. Will complete major functions: program management, staff development, data management, community partnerships, marketing and budget management of a workforce development and social service program

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Five years minimum related experience in one of the following occupational areas: social service, behavioral health, workforce development and /or related experience
Two to five years' supervisory experience with progressive increase in duties
Experience working with budgets and personnel management
Excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

Program Management
Provides programmatic directions to staff assigned to the FIRE Project.
Assures the organization's administrative philosophy, mission, and vision is carried out.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff in accordance with Zepf's policies and procedures.
Completes performance evaluations as required, providing feedback on performance.
Approves time sheets and time off requests.
Develop monitors and assure that Fatherhood Connections Project departmental goals and objectives are achieved.
Monitors utilization of programs and develop strategies to assure optimal utilization.
Assures utilization is consistent with staffing and budgets.
Recommends adjustments and approaches referral sources when indicated as actual projected utilization figures change.
Recruits for staff vacancies in assigned positions.
Makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Assured us all other positions, including intermittent/contingency staff within the department, follow the same process.
Meets with Federal Project Officer on a regular basis to review program outcomes and program service models
Assures program is achieving stated goals and objectives
Assures agency and federal regulations and guidelines are followed, e.g. CARF and.
Establishes procedures when deemed necessary to meet these requirements.
Staff Development
Implements a well-defined staff development plan to assure staff skills and knowledge are developed to meet program outcomes and assist the clients improve overall functioning
Provides training to staff in various aspects of operation including documenting services provided, inputting data into databases, completing assessment of needs, developing treatment/action plans, facilitating groups, individual intervention and working as part of integrated team
Data Management
Review Analyzes the data received to evaluate trends and assist project staff make service adjustments as needed to ensure outcomes are achieved
Uses data in team and individual supervision meetings to show progress toward goals and discuss performance expectations
Develops an excellent understanding of the Federal nForm data system to monitors staff inputs, assure data accuracy and develops useful reports needed in the management of the program
Community Partnerships
Negotiates Memorandum of Understanding with partners; monitors to assure each partner is fulfilling commitment
Promote and maintain positive relationships withal referral agencies, as well as other social service agencies.
Public relations and fund-raising activities as necessary.
Community advocate and involvement for client recovery needs and services
Presents reports and success stories to partners, Advisory board, funding agencies, elected officials and other interested parties.
Explain trends and provide suggestions for improvement.
Serve as a liaison to training providers and community agencies on FIRE Project services
Organizes and facilitates partner Advisory Meetings to provide guidance on how to implement recommended service enhancements.
Participating in community activities and meetings that promote responsible parenting and workforce development of clients
Marketing and Outreach
Coordinates with Zepf Marketing team in developing a comprehensive marketing strategy that follows Zepf polices while also helping in the recruitment and retention of program clients
Will attain approval from Federal Project officer on all marketing material pertaining to program
Works closely with executive and mid-level management staff to integrate Fatherhood Connections Project vocational services, into the care coordination of Zepf Center clients when applicable to that client's situation. This includes attending team meetings, training vocational staff on outreach, as well as implementing appropriate documentation protocol for the clients that receive services from staff.
Attends outreach events in the community that promotes the program and facilitates service coordination
Budget Management
Annually, works with fiscal department in developing program budget and makes recommendations of changes to meet program, staff, and budgetary needs.
Collaborate with the Finance Department in budget review on a monthly basis to assure project is on target
Other Duties
Participate in assigned agency committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure department success.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Serving the Zepf Center in Management is a privilege. You represent the agency in a high level, and responsibly direct staff and policy. You are a constant example for our agency motto: Hope Begins Here.
Understands the job duties of each employee and position within the department
Engage employees with sanctuary influence while enforcing a safe and professional workplace
Abides by the Equal Employment Act to develop, train, and assist each employee. Further, own knowledge, skills, and abilities to support staff, and Zepf Center's strategic vision. As well as developing supervisory knowledge, skill, and ability to create a fluid source of communication within the department and agency.
Exhibits a leadership role within the department: holding employees accountable; critiquing and praising staff; assigning duties and expectations within the department; and enhancing staff's knowledge, skills, and abilities by training, delegation, opportunities, and coaching.
Observes agency's policy and CBA by appropriately establishing disciplinary actions and timekeeping of each staff member.
Meets organizational standards by efficiently and effectively completing evaluations that represent goals and discipline competencies.
Ability to comprehend department budgets and fiscal process. Understanding that fiscal recommendations need to correspond with Zepf Center's strategic vision.