Trauma-Informed Community Counseling Lead

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RFT Management Community Counseling, New Port Richey, FL, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Community Counseling Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of quality services and staff of the Community Counseling Program. This position is responsible the day-to-day performance of the program.

In addition to the duties and requirements listed below, YFA expects employees to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency-required trainings, use of trauma-informed practices, and understanding that trauma-informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct supervision of staff and oversees coordination, accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of workflow.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of the Community Counseling Program in one or more DJJ Circuits.
• Oversees and directs the client data collection and reporting process, ensuring data is entered accurately and timely.
• Serves as mentor and coach to assist and train team members in the timely preparation and completion of work assignments.
• Ensures services for youth and families are delivered as required under Florida Statutes 984, the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, and YFA.
• Ensures systems are in place to meet and/or exceed Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards. Regularly reviews and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Ensures timely monitoring and delivery of services. Performs troubleshooting and/or provides direct services to children and families, to include a small caseload, as needed.
• Monitors and ensures required benchmarks and outcome measures are met.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community stakeholders particularly in truancy, law enforcement, the court system, and others involved and/or interested in the issues of truancy, ungovernable and runaway youth and their families.
• Informs and engages chain-of-command as necessary and appropriate.
• Participates in community groups, meetings, and training related to program issues.
• Ensures program staff and self is responsive and flexible in meeting the demands of the program and the needs of youth and families.
• Signs youth/family assessments and service plans, ensuring case files are well organized, with current and high quality documentation.
• Attend and actively engage in outreach events across all counties served. Build and maintain relationships with community providers and partner, and deliver presentations on program services to increase awareness and generate referrals.
• Assist in serving as a task and/or field supervisor for bachelor's and master's level interns, providing guidance, oversight, and support to ensure successful completion of their degree program requirements.
• Follows and ensures program staff understand and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, community, family, and child needs.

The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or other Human Services Master's degree and 0-3 years' post Master's degree clinical/counseling experience. Must hold a current state license and be in good standing with the appropriate licensing board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Preferred knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed principles and practices, including the importance of creating a safe environment, fostering trust, promoting collaboration, and empowering…