What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transition Age Services position at Alternative Family Services?
Director of Transition Age Services (TAY) – San Rafael
Alternative Family Services is looking for a Director to Join our dynamic team! The Director of Transition Age Services has overall responsibility for the delivery of quality treatment services to the clients in the program. The Director of Transition Age Services is responsible for the quality, direction and consistency of the programs’ services. The Director of Transition Age Services is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the following: case management, intake, educational, vocational, resource and housing services, staff training and development and liaison with DHS and collaborative agencies.
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!
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!
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Master’s degree in Social Work or comparable master’s degree acceptable by Community Care Licensing required
- Understanding of family dynamics, child and adolescent development
- Experience working with and mentoring at-risk youth
- Experience in foster care or independent living programs desirable
- Prior supervisory experience
- Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification
- Able to drive and transport clients 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, auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy and vehicle registration
- Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Able to meet the specific linguistic needs of the target population
- Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- 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
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Quality of Clinical Services
- Responsible for the overall operation and services delivery of the program
- Responsible for the development and implementation of a staff-training program
- Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of intake, casework, education and vocational resources and coordination with outside agencies
- Program Supervision
- Meet on a regular basis with the Chief Program Officer for supervision
- Conduct regular treatment team meetings and administrative staff meetings
- Supervise program staff in a method consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach
- Staff Supervision
- Provide individual weekly supervision of staff which includes treatment planning, case discussions, clinical training, ongoing assessment of work performance, problem solving and monitoring the supervisors’ progress of attaining their goals and objectives
- Write staff evaluations in a timely manner
- Monitor program’s clinical records
- Participate in hiring program staff as dictated by the agency’s hiring guidelines
- Responsible for staff scheduling and program coverage
- Community Representation
- Represent the agency in the community at large
- Serve as an agency representative to community resources
- Administrative
- Responsible for making sure program is within budget
- Responsible for the oversight of all program record keeping, time sheets, mileage, incident reports, etc.
- 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
Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor
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
- Pay range of $84,000 - $98,000 per year
- A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
- 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! 11 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 : $84,000 - $98,000
