DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Assistant Program Director will assist the Program Director in providing crisis intervention and crisis management services, sharing on-call responsibility, facilitate staff meetings, staff supervision, and participation in committee meetings. Additionally, the incumbent will partner with the Housing Department to monitor housing requirements and regulations within transitional housing. In addition, provide on call support to program staff when needed and must live within a 30-minute radius of the Programs (Marina). The Assistant Program Director works onsite at assigned location(s).
COMPENSATION
$37.25 - $52.17 per hour. Nonexempt; 40 hours/week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience.
REPORTS TOProgram Director.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Bachelor's degree and four years' experience working with adults with serious mental illness or with substance abuse problems in a social rehabilitation program or experience in a related field. Live within 30 minutes of program site. Excellent English oral and written communication skills; strong clinical skills, and ability to work with a culturally diverse team; knowledge of community resources.
Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.
Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred: Masters with two years' experience in mental health setting. Supervisory experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide on call services and support to program staff when needed and live within a 30-minute radius of the Program (Marina).
- Supervise program in absence of Program Director.
- Facilitate staff meetings, staff supervision, and participation in committee meetings when required.
- Supervise and evaluate all staff including counseling staff, kitchen and other support staff and coordinate coverage as needed.
- Participate in selection and orientation/training of new staff and provide on-going support to staff.
- Participate in client interviews and selection including coordination with County and internal partners.
- Facilitate client resident council.
- Provide client support including carrying a caseload as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and crisis management services including sharing on-call responsibility.
- Oversee coordination of maintenance, safety of facility, and household furnishings and repair.
- Provide liaison with the Housing Department and monitoring of housing requirements and regulations.
- Monitor and meet Medi-Cal documentation goals and requirements, including progress notes and billing review.
- Monitor and track program goals as defined in the County contract.
- Monitor HIPAA requirements and comply with necessary documentation/regulations as assigned.
- Coordinate and provide coverage for program staff as needed.
- Serve as a role model for positive employees relations, professional functioning, and for adherence to the agency mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: stooping, kneeling, lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.
This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties; current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.
