Program Director

SBCS Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. About YOU You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego. You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. About our organization SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community. Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package: SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. Program: SBCS' Children's Mental Health program offers a comprehensive array of outpatient therapeutic services for children and adolescents. Services include (1) individual therapy, (2) family therapy, (3) crisis intervention, (4) case management, (5) group therapy and (6) linkage to additional SBCS and community resources.

Requirements

Master’s degree with current BBS registration as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, plus 2 years post licensure experience required.
Minimum of two years professional experience in managing and overseeing a program within the mental health services field, preferred.
Possess initiative, ability to set goals, and prioritize while being highly organized
Ability to work independently and effectively problem-solve.
Experience working with CCBH/Cerner/SmartCare highly recommended.
Ability to network, develop, navigate and maintain strong partner relationships.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate or advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check.
Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Department Director, the Program Director shall be responsible for providing services and ensuring that their team provides services to SBCS’ clients and the community.
Services will be consistent with agency goals, objectives, mission and style.
The Program Director is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of team goals and objectives and will ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
The Program Director’s role is to provide guidance and support to team members and to serve as a link to other teams and to the Department Director.
The Program Director is responsible for staff development and evaluations in conjunction with the Department Director.
The Program Director facilitates team and individual problem solving and recognizes achievements.
The Program Director performs the role and duties of a supervisor for the team.