Assistant Director of Community Independence Programs

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. 
Our offerings include:

• Salary range is $70,000 - $77,000
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:  Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
2. Licensure:  Valid Ohio LISW-S or LPCC-S required.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the administrative supervision of the Unsheltered, Missing, and Transitional Youth Services (UMTYS) Clinical Director, the Assistant Director of Community Independence Programs (CIP) is responsible for providing supervision, support, and training to staff and leaders within the CIP team. The Assistant Director will also be charged with ensuring the utilization of evidenced-based practices, leading groups, coordinating client case management and therapy, optimizing the client experience, achieving program/departmental goals, ensuring safety within the group environment, maintaining compliance with departmental standards and regulations, and fostering a healthy organizational culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 

1. With guidance from the UMTYS Clinical Director, and collaboration with CIP Supervisor, redevelop, refine, and reassess core elements of the CIP group and individual services curriculum, documentation, operations, and data tracking.  Provide ongoing training, modeling and direct instruction to staff and supervisor to support the delivery and integrity of this curriculum.
2. Provide direct oversight of the daily operational needs of the program including, but not limited to, client transportation coordination, attendance tracking, electronic health record maintenance, clinical documentation, productivity, authorship of treatment plans and routine review of supervisor, therapists, and case managers clinical notes.
3. Coordinate and lead various department/team meetings, management meetings, clinical rounds/huddles, staff supervision, and performance evaluations on a routine basis.
4. With guidance from the UMTYS Clinical Director and members of the departmental leadership team, create and deliver relevant trainings for staff and management teams.
5. Conduct routine review of operational workflows, current documentation practices, and treatment planning documentation to ensure program maintains compliance with accreditation standards and operating with a high degree of clinical integrity.
6. With guidance from the UMTYS Clinical Director, provide broad case management/clinical services and program operations oversight to all clients and families involved with the CIP program array.
7. In collaboration with the UMTYS Clinical Director, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial, legal, and community relations matters.
8. Provide general oversight and supervision to the staff and management team within the CIP team including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees and interns.
9. Provide weekly individual and/or group supervision to assigned CIP team staff and management teams and in absence of CIP Supervisor, indirect reports.
10. Provide cross coverage of direct oversight and leadership of any UMTYS programs in the absence of departmental leadership.
11. With guidance from, and in collaboration with, the UMTYS Clinical Director, implement new and expand program services to align with UMTYS Department strategic plan
12. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards

OTHER DUTIES:

13. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
14. Maintain required trainings, certifications and licensure in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
15. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
16. Assure that staff maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
17. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director of Unsheltered, Missing, and Transitional Youth Services

1. Skills/Competencies:         

• Strong clinical skills including expertise in systemic family therapy, trauma focused therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions and group work.
  Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Leadership: Proven effective leadership skills to ensure departmental engagement and success.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

4. Experience: Experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and community agencies.
5. Other:  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.  Must be approved by Bellefaire to transport clients in own vehicle

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.