What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at Alternative Family Services?
Assistant Program Director - Sacramento, CA
Join our team as the Assistant Program Director supporting our Sacramento & San Joaquin Programs. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the caseworkers that they supervise as per supervisory responsibilities set forth by AFS. The Assistant Program Director will cover for the Program Director during the absence of the Program Director. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth, apply today!
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence. AFS offers an excellent benefits package, see below!
Responsibilities
Intake and Placement
- Coordinate all aspects of intake and pre-placement with referring agencies, AFS, foster families, and other agencies involved in client’s life
- Ensure compliance with CCR Title 22 child placement provisions
- Prepare and complete intake and placement paperwork on each placement
- Perform individual intake interviews with client and resource families
- Facilitate all pre-placement visits if necessary
- Actively place clients in resource homes
- Complete an Intake CANS assessment.
- Transport clients using personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order into a variety of community settings
- On-call placement some nights and weekends
Clinical Supervision of Caseworkers
- Foster home recertification
- In-field supervision
- Paperwork and file review
- Crisis management
- Community Care Licensing reporting
- TDM participation
- Weekly supervision
- Annual evaluations
- Other tasks as directed
Wrap-Around Service Coordination
- General coordination of Wrap-Around service delivery (tutor, transport, mentor)
- Hire and supervise of Wrap-Around service providers (tutors, mentors, transportation workers)
Administrative/Operational Focus
- Facilitation and/or co-facilitation of Foster Parent Groups on a monthly basis
- Staff meeting facilitation when program director is not available
- On-call/crisis response responsibilities to case managers and foster families when Program Director is not available
- Staff supervision when Program Director is not available
- Manage “End of Month” data
Community Representation
- Represent the agency in the community at large
- Contact referring caseworker of significant events or issues as they arise
- Maintain contact with all agencies that have an effect on the child’s life while in placement
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
- Adhere to AFS attendance and punctuality policy
- Drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
- Provide emergency response; evenings and weekends may be required
Other Functions and Responsibilities
- Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work or comparable degree acceptable by Community Care Licensing for caseworker supervision.
- Minimum 1 year case management experience in foster care/adoptions setting or comparable experience.
- Must be fully qualified as an AFS social worker/case manager. LCSW or MFCC preferred.
- Experience in foster care, residential or group home care
- Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Able to drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
- Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy
- Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Able to meet the specific linguistic needs of the target population
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to serve a diverse client and family population with cultural awareness
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful environment
- Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
- Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision and manage time and prioritize workload
Driving Requirements
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus, position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.
We Offer
- Salary starting at $78,000-$86,149 per year.
- A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
- A full-time position with a flexible schedule
- IRS standard mileage reimbursement
- Benefits package which includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Chiropractic & Acupuncture
- Flex-spending options
- Life and disability insurance
- 403(b) option
- Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 12 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation.
Salary : $78,000 - $86,149
