Program Supervisor (Success First)

South Coast Children's Society

$85K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW required.
  • Minimum one year of supervisory experience in behavioral health for children.
  • Ability to supervise pre-licensed clinicians and student interns.
  • Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.
  • Completion of CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily clinical and administrative operations of the team ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
  • Align team objectives with organizational policies and contracts.
  • Ensure staff documentation meets compliance, productivity, and timeliness standards.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions for staff.
  • Foster relationships with State/County agency representatives and community partners.
  • Provide regular supervision with support and feedback to staff for professional growth.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams providing diverse experiences.
  • Supervision and mentorship for pre-licensed staff and interns.
  • Flexible work locations including clients' homes, schools, and communities.
  • Impactful work with at-risk children and youth in a supportive program environment.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Supervisor is an entry-level management position that is responsible for the management of the program's day-to-day operation. This position will supervise multidisciplinary teams, coordinate service needs, and collaborate with other service providers and agencies. The Program Supervisor may also provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff and may supervise student-interns.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Success First program serves children & youth ages 0-21 who are at risk of loss of placement (e.g. children involved with the foster care or juvenile justice systems, those experiencing psychiatric hospitalizations, suspensions/expulsions, and eating disorders). Children are typically referred from hospitals, schools, CFS, probation, or Department of Behavioral Health. Services are provided in clients' homes, schools, or local communities. Children typically remain in the program for 3-6 months with the goal of reducing disruptions to their placements by improving their ability to successfully manage their mental health needs.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience
  1. Licensed Psychologist, LMFT or LCSW.
  2. Minimum of one-year management experience or supervisory experience over staff who provide direct behavioral health services to children.


Licensure, Registration, Certification
  1. LCSW/MFT/LP.
  2. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
  3. Completion of CPR/First Aid certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.


Requirements

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Direct the day-to-day clinical/administrative operations of assigned team, ensuring all clients served receive services as indicated on their treatment plan.
  • Align team around common objective in order to ensure contract and organizational policies are upheld.
  • Ensure staff documentation, assessments, and paperwork meet all standards for compliance, productivity, and timeliness.
  • Review and prepare staff performance evaluations and facilitate disciplinary measures as needed.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with State/County agency representatives and community partners. Participate in all required meetings.
  • Provide consistent supervision, including support, feedback, clinical consultation, and clear expectations of job duties and professional growth.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook and able to navigate electronic health records systems.
  • Good communication, team building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of the juvenile dependency system and child development principles.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic approaches for high-risk youth.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
  • Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
  • Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
  • Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.


Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.

Salary Description

$85,000 - $105,000 Yearly

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