What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager- Adolescent Residential position at HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES?
Job Details
Job Location
Adolescent Residential Molitore - Dubuque, IA
Position Type
Full-Time
Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 10%
Job Shift
First Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Your Responsibilities
The Program Manager for the Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PMIC) Molitore and Supervised Apartment Living (SAL) programs is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the adolescent residential programs. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for the youth in care. Additional responsibilities include :
- With support, provide clinical guidance for Hillcrest's adolescent units.
- Oversee the daily operations of the youth residential programs.
- Ensure that each resident receives individualized care and support tailored to their specific mental health needs.
- In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services, coordinate training programs for staff on topics related to adolescent mental health, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic interventions.
- Ensure that all program activities align with the organization's mission, values and objectives.
- Recruit, train and supervise program staff, including therapists, counselors, and support staff.
- Facilitate communication between residents, their families, and the treatment team.
- Develop relationships with community resources and stakeholders to support the program and its residents.
- Monitor the progress of residents and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Address any behavioral issues or crises promptly and effectively.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain high standards of care.
- Monitor for compliance with all required documentation including daily logs, incident reporting, and medication management.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
- Ensure the efficient use of resources and maintain financial accountability.
- Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, continuity of care, and compliance with staff ratios.
- Ensure that staff are informed about the latest research and best practices in adolescent mental health care.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need
What Makes You Stand Out
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week :
About the Program
Hillcrest's Adolescent Residential programs provide treatment programs for behaviorally challenged teens that are highly respected and nationally accredited. The academy is one of only a few providers in the State of Iowa that provides a full continuum of residential services on one beautifully landscaped campus with excellent facilities, and is located in Dubuque, Iowa. These continuum of services include : foster group care, a dual-diagnosis Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PMIC), supervised apartment living, and therapy and medication management.
About the Organization
Hillcrest's Mission : Meeting people as they are today; guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow.
As the Certified Community Mental Health Center in the Dubuque area, Hillcrest provides services across Eastern Iowa to support the mental health of individuals across their lifespan.
