Position Title
Program Manager, Counseling & Family Support
Description
The Manager of Counseling and
Family Support Programs develops, supervises
and coordinates all counseling and community education
programs, manages
related grants and contracts, and is responsible for outreach
to other providers and
the community. The Manager is also responsible for the
Healthy Start Program and
(office based) Parenting Classes.
Responsibilities
A. Supervisory Tasks
1. Provide regular clinical
supervision to all counseling staff including contract
counselors.
2. Provide supervision to Youth and
Family Support Program Coordinator and to
his/her staff when necessary.
3. Oversees the supervision of
volunteers and interns in the completion of their
duties and service time as if they
were staff.
4. Provides program supervision and
encourage team development to meet
program goals.
5. Provide recruitment, selection,
orientation, training, supervision and evaluation
of staff.
6. Complete six-month and thereafter
annual employee performance evaluations
with each employee on a timely basis.
7. Supervises and ensures
implementation of CQI and file review process.
B. Program Planning and Development Tasks
1. Develop systems and procedures for
new programs.
2. Assist in the implementation and
on-going supervision of Co-Occurring
Program.
3. Plan and develop schedule of
school and community education programs,
such as Parenting Classes
4. Maintain counseling practices
consistent with current state law, professional
ethics and treatment practices.
5. Assess priorities for new
resource/program development.
6. Implement County, State and COA
requirements in assigned Programs
7. Complete and maintain
monthly/quarterly and annual reports as assigned
C. Tasks Management
1. Collect clients, staff and program
performance data.
2. Prepare monthly service reports
and billing.
3. Remain current and accountable for
contract requirements, accreditation, and
licensing.
4. Meet regularly with the Director
of Youth and Family Services.
5. Perform Lead Manager role in Youth
and Family Services Division, including
requests for facility maintenance,
and tasks designated and assigned by the
Director of Youth and Family Services
to be cross-program areas.
6. Serve as spokesperson to interpret
the Counseling and Family Support
Programs to individuals, groups, and
organizations when requested.
D. Community Relations Tasks
1. Represent FOY on interagency task
forces, networks etc.
2. Meet with other providers to share
program information and to coordinate
services.
3. Develop and facilitate local
Advisory Committee.
4. Initiate outreach to schools and
other community groups for the purpose
of disseminating information about
the program, developing referral sources
and creating good will.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A. Education and Experience
1. Master's Degree in Social Work,
Counseling, Marriage and Family or related
counseling field.
2. Licensed in mental health, social
work, or marriage and family therapy
3. A minimum of three years of
experience in the field of family therapy at the
professional level.
4. A minimum of one year experience
in clinical supervision of Masters level staff.
5. Three or more years of experience
as a clinical supervisor/manager
6. Employees and volunteers who
operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles
on Friends of Youth business must
have a safe driving record as defined by
Friends of Youth. Employees and
volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on
Friends of Youth business must carry
auto liability insurance that complies with
the requirements of Friends of Youth.
7. Education or experience in
cultural competency.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of family system theory.
2. Knowledge of treatment methods for
crisis intervention, individual, group and
family therapy.
3. Knowledge of adolescent
development and youth crisis including runaway
behavior, abuse and neglect, etc.
4. Knowledge of grants and contracts
accountability helpful.
5. Ability to develop and maintain
community resources.
6. Ability to work with and maintain
a group of volunteers.
7. Ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing.
8. Knowledge of relevant COA
standards and participation in a Performance and
Quality Improvement process.
9. Must demonstrate sensitivity and
responsiveness to cultural differences and a
commitment to the value of cultural
competency.
Hours
Full Time
Salary
57 - 59k DOE
Reports to
Director of Youth and Family Services
Location
Issaquah, East King County
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Contact
Job Posting Date
3/13/18
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