Youth Rehabilitation Program Manager

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for administering the clinical programs and operations of a 30-bed residential treatment unit for youths.

• Administers and directs the operation of a 30-bed youth population to include a behavior management system and facility operations.
• Oversees and directs staff who provide assessment services and program development and implementation.
• Provides clinical input and supervision in treatment plan development and implementation.
• Determines placement, classification, referrals for special programs, aftercare and discharge for youths based on input from the Treatment Team (Alternatives, Probation/Parole, Education, etc.).
• Participates with other administrative and management staff in the development of immediate and long‑range program plans for treatment services both within the institution and in the community to meet the needs of youth and their families.
• Oversees the preparation of reports on the progress and behavior of youths; prepares reports and maintains records on the facility's activities.
• Administers and instructs staff in the normative culture system.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or a related field.
• Three years of experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities.
• Six months of experience in staff supervision, which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of health or human services program administration, such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short‑ and long‑range program goals and objectives; providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system. Upon a conditional offer, pre‑employment drug testing and a satisfactory criminal background check are required. All new hires must report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

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