Prevention Services Manager

PREVENTION SERVICES MANAGER 

Job Category:  Family Programs 

Job Status:  Full-time 

Reports to: Director of Prevention Programs  

Responsibilities: 

Administrative Leadership & Management  

• Supervise the Fostering Prevention (FP) & Kinship Navigation (KN) programs

• Employee satisfaction

• Build a sense of team

• Conduct evaluation of FP & KN specialists, for support, guidance, feedback
  

• Identify training/professional development needs of staff

• Monitor/adjust workload of staff
• Assist in accepting community & internal referrals

• Assist with home visits & follow up meetings

• Ensure support & advocacy for parents & caregivers

• Coordinate trainings for parents & caregivers
  

• Ensure that the requirements of the initial narrative process is followed by FP & KN specialists

• Approve client narratives, action plans,  documentation completed by specialists

• Some travel to attend/present in-service training

• Attend trainings, court & required meetings

• Create community connections to increase program referrals; send newsletters, providing updates to community partners

• Contribute towards agency culture, cultural competency, performance improvement outcomes; participate in staff meetings, assist other program staff

• Analyze data to identify trends/directions for future  advocacy efforts

• Participate in task forces, in-services, trainings, community networking opportunities promoting FAC’s programs, gaining partnerships & sponsorships

• Model ethical/professional behavior
  

• Participate in the agency’s efforts to assist families, maintain licensing/contract/COA standards for maximum effectiveness

Outcome Planning/Performance Quality & Improvement (PQI) 

• Measurement & effectiveness of the program

• Lead a quality improvement process throughout the program, service areas in his/her purview, focusing on systems/process improvement & personnel growth

• Review client files for ongoing quality assurance

• Participate in client audit reviews; update as identified through the PQI process

• Evaluate & implement service improvement identified by FAC’s PQI process

Financial Management 

• Oversee budget performance, ensuring fiscally sound operations

• Report on progress made & challenges to COO & CFO

• Complete reports

• Assist with grant planning, tracking & execution

• Participate in annual budget planning working with CFO & COO

Strategic Planning 

• Provide input in strategic & operational planning, evaluation & positioning within FAC

• Assist with agenda, development & implementation of growth strategies for FAC
  

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

• BA/BS in social work, psychology, public administration, or human services field 3 years working in non-profit social services agencies management experience (2 years preferred)

• Previous child welfare experience required; 2 years preferred

• Previous experience working with at-risk populations

• Resourcefulness in setting priorities & creating efficiencies

• Outstanding organizational & planning skills

• Commitment to the principles of support & advocacy for relative & kinship families, personal experience or connection preferred
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills, quickly establish rapport & build trust

• Flexible, self-starter; multi-tasker, detail-oriented, can meet deadlines

• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions

• Flexibility/adaptability to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, organizations
  

Compensation & Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Highly-competitive health plan

• Health Reimbursement Account with generous employer contribution

• Life insurance & long-term disability provided at no cost to employee
• Voluntary life & short-term disability options available

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match

• FSA with medical expense & dependent care options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous PTO & holidays

FAC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members. 

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Salary : $55,000