What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Counselor/Shift Lead (Facility Manager) position at FosterHope Sacramento?

Job Description

Salary : 68,700-72,000 DOE

Position Title : Lead Counselor / Shift Lead (Facility Manager)

Classification : Full-time, Permanent, Exempt

Reports to : Program Manager

The FosterHope Sacramento Temporary Shelter Care Facility provides 24 / 7 mental health support and basic care to foster children / youth in the child welfare system after removal from homes due to abuse or neglect or when transitioning between placements. We provide a safe, short-term care setting for them to be assessed, stabilized, and transitioned to longer-term placements. We provide these services in trauma-informed and culturally responsive ways.

Position Summary - The current opening is for the Overnight Shift

The FosterHope Sacramento Lead Mental Health Counselor leads the counselling team and manages the day-to-day, 24 / 7 milieu operations of the TSCF. The Lead Mental Health Counselor is in charge of leading the team to care for the children / youth in residence; supports administrative functions, communications, development, and monitoring of the facility; and ensures the programs services are of exceptional quality and in compliance with the agencys policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.

Qualifications

Possess at least three years full-time social work experience including a minimum of one year supervising / managing in child welfare. Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist credential preferred.
Possess a masters degree in psychology, social work, social welfare, or counseling or related field, which must be in a course relating to children with behavioral problems which may be the result of abuse, neglect, or emotional trauma from an accredited college or university OR possess a bachelors degree in behavioral or social science from an accredited college or university.
Possess a valid California Drivers License and have a safe, registered, insured vehicle available for use on the job.
Have First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must meet all licensing requirements, including fingerprint clearance (DOJ, FBI, CACI), health screening clearance and submit a negative TB clearance.
Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by children / youth in need of foster care placement.
Able to work effectively with others and manage personnel and program issues.
Patient and caring attitude, ability to stay calm under pressure, concern for the wellbeing of traumatized young people, understanding of their needs and cultural differences.
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children / youth involved in the child welfare system.
Lived experience is welcomed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Monitoring and Evaluation :

Oversee the milieu, collaborating with the team to address the immediate physical and psychological needs of youth / children and support a healthy environment.

Support regular shift debriefings for updating, troubleshooting, and consultation.

Participate in on-call rotation to provide emergency coverage and staff ratio needs.

Program Planning, Implementation and Quality Assurance :

Update the program's status and needs, recommend measures to address concerns, and improve the integrity and compliance of the program and services.

Lead weekly program team meetings and ensure organization of work and delegation of responsibilities among program staff.

Collaborate with the program manager on the quarterly assessment of program operations.

Support case file reviews on a regular basis to ensure quality treatment services.

Human Resources :

Assist with recruitment, appointment, training, and coaching team members.

Orient, develop, and train program staff.

Support with resolution of any personnel concerns.

Coordinate closely with the program staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Prepare and conduct Annual Performance Appraisals.

Meeting, Representation and Reporting :

Lead the weekly program staff meeting.

Prepare and submit monthly program reports and recommendations to address identified concerns to the Program Manager.

Monitor and ensure staffs timely submission of paperwork and reports.

Staff development and oversight

Provide supervision and professional development to Mental Health Counselors

Support the management of supervisee schedules for providing care to youth

Ensure all supervises are submitting medical and other documentation as required in a timely manner

Child / youth support

Ensure all youth onsite are receiving the appropriate amount of supervision

Provide services to youth onsite including all direct service components of the Mental Health Counselor team

Document services provided following Medi-cal protocols in a timely manner

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position located at the Shelter Home in Sacramento, CA. Salary range $68,700 -$72,000 per year depending on experience and licensure.

Includes benefits package with full employee health, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; and 401k with 4% match.

Salary : $68,700 - $72,000

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