Program Director for Behavioral Support Services

Strategies to Empower People•Sacramento, CA

1d•$104,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Strategies to Empower People is looking to hire a full-time Program Director for our Behavioral Support Services department! The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services will be responsible for program design, development and implementation strategies, supervision and consultation of individual clients' service coordination, treatment plans and effective implementation approaches and interventions for the individuals we serve in our community-based supported living program. This program serves individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have consistent & severe behavioral and medical challenges in the greater Sacramento area. SCHEDULE AND SALARY The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services position is a salaried-exempt role which is on-call Monday through Friday and may be responsible for occasional weekend on-call coverage. Please note that this is NOT a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. position! The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services is one of the last lines of supervision for our agency and needs to be an accessible resource for our clients and our employees! The rate of pay for this position ranges from $104,000-$120,000 annually (depending on experience), including a one-time relocation reimbursement up to $2,500 depending on distance. WHAT IS THE JOB? The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services reports to the Chief Executive Officer to provide supervision and direction to a large team in our Behavioral Supported Living services program. The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services develops treatment plans for the clients we serve and develops staff understanding of trauma-informed care. This position works directly with people who regularly communicate through challenging behaviors, including severe physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, and property destruction. The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services is responsible for not only the health, safety and success of our clients but also the health, safety and success of our employees. JOB REQUIREMENTS The Program Director for Behavioral Support Services role requires at least two (2) years experience working in the behavioral health field. Experience working with individuals with the I/DD population is preferred. This position also requires at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. This means supervising staff, NOT supervising individuals with disabilities! Two (2) years of fiscal management experience is preferred! This position requires a Master's degree in a related discipline and benefits from one of the following certifications/licenses: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBCA) in the state of California. Being a licensed and insured driver is necessary for this role, which includes having a clean driving record (no excessive points, and no DUIs/wet-and-reckless in the past 10 years). LOCATION This position operates out of our Sacramento office location, which is located at 2330 Glendale Lane in Sacramento, 95825. This is NOT an office-only position or a remote position! The expectation for the Program Director for Behavioral Support Services is to be on-site and available to support our clients in the entirety of the greater Sacramento area with occasional travel to the Sonoma and Placer counties as needed. WHO ARE WE? Strategies to Empower People is a 100% employee-owned company that operates in the Greater Sacramento area, Yuba/Sutter/Placer counties, and North Bay region! We believe that every moment has potential, and we work tirelessly to ensure the people we serve are given every opportunity to be as independent as possible in their homes and in their communities. WHY WORK HERE? Aside from being a 100% employee-owned company, Strategies to Empower People has a lot of additional benefits for our employees! Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits after a requisite waiting period. Full-time employees can also begin accruing paid vacation time after a six-month waiting period! Interested in planning for retirement? We have a matching 401k plan for employees! We also provide mileage reimbursement ($.70 per mile), an Employee Assistant Program, sick time accrual, and more!

Requirements

at least two (2) years experience working in the behavioral health field
at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. This means supervising staff, NOT supervising individuals with disabilities!
Master's degree in a related discipline
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBCA) in the state of California
licensed and insured driver
clean driving record (no excessive points, and no DUIs/wet-and-reckless in the past 10 years)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with the I/DD population
Two (2) years of fiscal management experience

Responsibilities

program design
development and implementation strategies
supervision and consultation of individual clients' service coordination
treatment plans and effective implementation approaches and interventions for the individuals we serve in our community-based supported living program
develops treatment plans for the clients we serve
develops staff understanding of trauma-informed care
health, safety and success of our clients
health, safety and success of our employees