What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at El Hogar?
El Hogar Community Services Program Directors to oversee our outpatient community based mental health programs within Sacramento County. Our programs are designed to serve adults 18 who are seeking services for mental health, substance abuse, homeless, resources for the justice involved population and other many resources.
A successful candidate will possess : Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire a diverse team, is an excellent project management abilities, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation, knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and the ability to utilize data to drive decision-making, familiarity with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices in the field, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Position Summary : The Program Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the outpatient mental health program and the co-located drop in community wellness center specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Sacramento adult individuals seeking services within that community. The services within programs are dedicated to trauma informed care, the “Strengths Model”-Recovery oriented practice, phase treatment approach, SOAR program model approach, peer supportive services, and flexible community / field-based specialty mental health services that matches the needs of the client. The Program Director will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services to clients, promoting staff development, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. The Program Director works with the leadership team to ensure employee performance evaluations are being completed and delivered within a specified time period; Maintains employee time-off requests and records; Ensures time cards are submitted timely and accurately to administration; Prepares quarterly reports and outcome reports according to Sacramento County contract guidelines; Actively participates in meetings and events pertaining to the Executive Management Team, County, and other community organizations; Keeps the COO / CEO informed of all operational and programmatic issues on a timely basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Program Management :
Take a proactive role in providing a strong leadership presence at the facility.
Facilitating Staff meetings and offering leadership and guidance to all staff members.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, Community organizations, and relevant stakeholders.
Ensure accuracy of client screening and assessment of admissions and discharges in conjunction with contracted criteria.
Step into various roles within the clinic as needed, including conducting assessments, supporting caseloads, provide diagnosis consultation, field work, and crisis intervention.
Monitor program expenditures, track contract performance & productivity, make recommendations for budget changes / adjustments, ensure the programs remains within budget constraints, and prepare regular reports for senior management and County contract staff to ensure financial sustainability and responsible allocation of resources.
Foster a supportive work environment that promotes effective communication and excellence in service delivery.
Adhere to strict ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Directly lead and supervise 30 employees and interns as assigned according to agency needs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include :
Oversight of program management team, all aspects of productivity, assigning appropriate case load management. Interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work. Appraising performance. Rewarding and disciplining employees. Addressing grievances / complaints and resolving problems.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience :
ASW, AMFT, APCC
Three (3) years plus of supervisory experiences (Required)
Skills and Abilities :
El Hogar provides the following employee benefits :
13 paid holidays, 15 paid vacation days, 2 floating holidays / year and 12 paid sick days every year. The company pays for long term and short-term disability insurance and $10,000 of basic life insurance. In addition to the employees’ wages, El Hogar contributes $343.98 toward the employee’s benefit package this can also be used for the employee’s retirement plan.
If you require more information about El Hogar Community Services Inc. or the programs that we offer, you can visit our website at www.elhogarinc,org.
Employment Type : Full Time
Years Experience : 3 - 5 years
Salary : $94,471 - $100,000 Annual
Bonus / Commission : No
Salary : $94,471 - $100,000