Program Manager

SAFY•Lexington, KY

9d•$58,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

SAFY is seeking a full time Program Manager for our Independent Living program in Lexington division in Kentucky. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the treatment and quality of care for the youth in placement and served through programs at a designated division. Provide continuous direction, assistance, and clinical oversight to those supervised. Accountable for the fiscal viability of the division.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, or other license-eligible related field of human services
Three years of experience in the field of social services; one year being in a supervisory/administrative capacity and two years being in providing direct care services

Nice To Haves

LSW/LMSW is preferred

Responsibilities

Directly involved in crisis intervention.
Collaborate with intake/placement process to ensure transition to SAFY program.
Meet Divisional/Program quality, business and clinical annual goals.
Participate in all rule violation investigations in the division and placement preservation meetings.
Review and approve certifications and re-certifications for program, such as treatment foster home certifications.
Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff by adhering to clinical supervision model.
Responsible to ensure that youth, foster parent and other client files are in compliance at all times.
Establish a routine schedule for performing file audits with the appropriate risk assessment staff.
Ensure continued quality improvement of division.
Responsible for overseeing divisional compliance for Mental Health Utilization.
Visit all homes according to SAFY policy and all referral sources annually.
Prepare reports, as required, in a timely manner.
Lead, coach and develop a high performance divisional team. Provide direction to staff in the form of answers to problems and advice with staff performance and youth issues. Establish performance goals for the division and monitor progress.
Interview candidates applying for assigned clinical and non-clinical positions in the division.
Responsible for the training of assigned staff, which includes, thorough and complete training for new employees and assuring that the current staff receive appropriate continuing education.
Assign and evaluate performance goals, conduct monthly supervision, and perform scheduled evaluations for all direct reports.
Establish work schedules and on call rotation among staff to assure coverage of the division.
Supervise treatment plan development and reviews. Provides supervisory and clinical backup support for the needs of treatment foster parents and staff.
Fill in for various positions during absence of vacancy of such. This may include providing direct services to foster parent and clinical support to foster youth in the absence of a Case Manager and/or Therapist. In addition, may include provision of direct support for licensing, training and compliance needs in the absences of a Licensing Specialist.
Ensure the daily office responsibilities are maintained in the absence of a Divisional Office Manager.
Maintain adherence to recruitment goals by assisting foster parent recruiter if necessary.
Conducts division treatment team meetings.
Address both the clinical and operational issues within the division.
Set, manage and achieve the financial budget of division.
Work with Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director and finance department to develop an annual operating budget and work within that budget once approved. Review monthly financial information and make suggestions when necessary.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job-related skills.
Attend all leadership meetings, quarterly Growth and Development meetings and once a month divisional Growth and Development meetings.
Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
Submit monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
Conduct new staff orientation training as necessary.
Provide backup to on call response for assigned region(s).
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending
Health Savings account options
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
10 paid holidays & up to 3 floating holidays per year
generous sick & vacation time
an additional day off for your birthday
quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
company paid cell phone or phone stipend