What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Administrator - Youth Group Home position at Reach To Win Youth Home & Family Services Inc?
Reach to Win Youth Home & Family Services is a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). The program provides daily assistance, mental healthcare support, and living accommodations to foster girls in need. We provide a home environment. The Assistant Administrator reports directly to the Program Specialist.
Collaborating with the mental health team which includes licensed and registered clinicians (LCSW, ACSW and AMFT) provides key learning experiences for growth opportunities.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
The Assistant Administrator will work under the Administrator to oversee STRTP staff members and provide program-level oversight for all aspects of a six-bed STRTP facility, ensuring appropriate implementation of all core services and supports. In this role, the Administrator will be the primary liaison for all the STRTP's county, education agency, and community-based partners and therefore, is responsible for developing and sustaining meaningful partnerships that promote successful service delivery. Most importantly, the Administrator will ensure high quality services are delivered to all youth and families and uphold the agency's overarching mission, vision, and values at all times. The Administrator is present in the facility at least 40 hours per week. Employee status is exempt.
Responsibilities:
· Be responsible for providing direct treatment services to assigned clients in accordance with established guidelines.
· Prepare the facility budget and manage expenditures according to the facilities budget limitations.
· Direct and evaluate the facility within the limits of the functions and policies established by the agency.
· Organize the work of the facility and delegate responsibilities to staff.
· Access the facility's operations and program and reporting to the licensee and make recommendations to address identified problems.
· Recruit, appoint, evaluate and terminate staff.
· Develop a plan for the orientation, development and training of staff.
· Review complaints made by children or their authorized representative(s) Develop written policies, procedures, and practices for continuous quality improvement.
· Observe and interact with staff, children and other individuals as necessary, to ensure the quality of care for children and program services,
· Participate in client's admission, transfer and transition process.
· Participate in CFT meetings.
· Prepare monthly progress report for each client; submit copies of progress reports.
· Participate in and provide staff training, staffing, and committee meetings as assigned.
· Manage medication logs.
· Make client-related decisions using the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" when necessary.
Education Qualifications (Must meet ONE of the following):
· Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus at least 3 years administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or community care facility OR
· Have completed at least two years at an accredited college or university, plus at least five years' administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of six or more.
Additional Qualifications:
· At least 21 years of age
· Clear TB test, health screening, criminal background check, and any other mandatory State or Federal licensing and certification requirements.
· Possess a valid driver license; Have access to a reliable and insured vehicle; Have a clean DMV print out **no more than one point if under 25 years of age **no more than two points if over 25 years of age; Must have auto insurance
· Current CPR and First Aid Certification
· Must complete criminal record review and a Child Abuse Center Index check in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- trauma informed youth supervision: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- STRTP Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Antioch, CA 94531 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000 - $80,000