Prevention Program Manager, Child And Family Services- Charlottesville

Responsibilities

The incumbent shall assist with overall planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Prevention Services and Family Wellness initiatives, including Training, Coalition capacity building and Student Assistance Programs. The position will coordinate program implementation with various agencies and grassroots volunteers; collaborate with contracted evaluators and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) in collecting and reporting prevention evaluation and service data;

and provide direct prevention services. The incumbent is expected to be active in community coalitions and take on leadership roles when appropriate. The incumbent reports to the Director II, Prevention and receives general supervision, referring specific situations to the supervisor when clarification of policy is needed. In carrying out the position duties, the incumbent performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

• Education: Master’s Degree and license eligible within six months in a pertinent mental health field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, nursing) is preferred.
• Experience: Human services experience working with children and families; management experience preferred.
• Certification/License: Valid Virginia Driver’s License required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

Knowledge of principles, theory and strategies related to prevention, community coalition building and outreach, family systems and child development, intervention techniques, prevention assessment, evaluation and database management, staff recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation. Skills in program planning, development and implementation; prevention and treatment strategies in mental health, mental retardation and substance addiction; public speaking, public relations, training and presentations; provision of services in a variety of environments to diverse audiences;

organization of records and report writing; administrative and clinical supervision; fiscal planning, budget management and fundamental accounting techniques; grant writing. Abilities to stay abreast of the Family Wellness Initiative research and best practices, provide prevention education services to groups, families and individuals, maintain collaborative relationships with representatives of various agencies and grassroots organizations, perform outreach, public education, program implementation, provide consultation, carry out established policies and procedures, model professional behavior, motivate and lead staff for successful service delivery.

GRADE 12: $58,190.93 - $87,286.41

500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Full‑time (Exempt)