County Program Manager in Fairfield

Job Description

The County Program Manager is an energetic, collaborative and results-oriented leader who will supervise Master’s level social work and multi-disciplinary case management staff and manage overall operations of an integrated services program including housing, employment and education, intensive case management for 18-24-year-old transition- foster and former foster youth. The Manager provides leadership to a staff team of 5-8 professional and additional support staff ensuring effective, accurate program implementation, excellence in participant care, adherence to agency policies, and efficient operations.

The Manager is responsible for monitoring outcomes toward achieving program and individual youth outcomes. The Manager participates on the middle management team and is responsible to coordinate with other agency departments, hire and evaluate staff teams, develop resources and implement training to ensure a well-trained high functioning team, and to provide direct oversight of all aspects of program to ensure quality and compliance.

The County Manager reports to the Director of Programs.

This is currently a hybrid position requiring onsite work at a minimum of two-three days per week and/or as needed depending on business need. However, it is subject to change depending on the needs of the department and the organization.

• A master's degree in:
  Social work or social welfare;
  Marriage, family, and child counseling;
  Child psychology, child development;
  Counseling psychology, social psychology;
  Clinical psychology or educational psychology;
  Education with a counseling emphasis; or Equivalent master's degree in human services or behavioral science degree as determined by the licensing agency.
• 3 years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services required.
• 2 years managerial experience required.
• Direct Service Experience – at least 5 years’ experience working with underserved and disadvantaged youth, preferably current and former foster youth.