Assistant Director of Foster Care

SUMMARY

The Assistant Program Director, under supervision of the Program Director, will assist with the oversight of their assigned program (i.e. Behavioral Health or Foster Care) and will ensure that Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each client served.

• Responsible for assisting the management of all aspects of their assigned program, to include program development, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision improvement committee.
• Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Encouraging program development.
• Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff, government officials, and the general public.
• Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.
• Provide therapy for clients as assigned.
• Maintain clinical documentation on all clients seen.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting in the management of all aspects of the program in accordance with all licensing standards and policies.
• Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.
• Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual requirements.
• Encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service.
• Ensure efficient use of staff time and work schedules.
• Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Master’s degree in a Human Service Discipline from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.

• 3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.

• Has, or will obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and…