Prevention Program Supervisor - Stepping Stones Program
About The Position
The Family Preservation Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the Prevention program including overall administration, planning, supervision, independent monitoring and program development. Required co-locations are our office in the Capital Region and Albany Probation/Albany County Courthouse. The Stepping Stones program is an alternative to detention program which offers intensive crisis intervention. The program’s goal is to reduce the county’s need to place youth into detention facilities. 96% of youth remained in the home communities at the time of discharge and avoided the need for out of home placement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Services discipline required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience working with at risk youth
- minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience required.
- Flexible schedule with evenings required; provide on-call coverage.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving history to the Agency, and a reliable vehicle.
- Travel is required.
- Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Services discipline preferred
Responsibilities
- Recruits and accepts referrals for Prevention program.
- Operates program within and according to all regulations, which govern such programs and ensures program(s) meets or exceeds all program evaluation criteria.
- Recruits, hires, trains and provides overall supervision of staff including conducting staff meetings, preparing and monitoring schedules, monitors and ensures paperwork and documentation requirements are met through regular supervision and links staff with appropriate training opportunities.
- Assists with preparation of budget and ensures fiscal accountability including but not limited to providing regular statistical and billing information, preparing biweekly and/or monthly reports and completing all state-mandated reports in a timely manner; monitors expenses and approves travel expense records.
- Acts as a liaison to a variety of community and public agencies.
- Forms therapeutic relationships with children and families.
- Responsible for managing subcontractors and contractors may be required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- pay transparency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
