What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Prevention and Intervention Services position at Santa Maria Hostel?
Company Description
Santa Maria Hostel, founded in 1957, is one of Texas' largest multi-site residential and outpatient addiction treatment centers for women. They offer a unique program where mothers can bring their children with them for residential treatment. Santa Maria provides a full continuum of services, from prevention and intervention to long-term recovery support, housing, and aftercare, helping individuals and families on their recovery journeys.
Role Description
The Senior Director of Prevention and Intervention Services is responsible for development, growth and oversight of community-based prevention and intervention services including the Prevention Program (YPS), Caring for Two (intervention) and other related services. The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring that services to participants are provided in a trauma-informed, culturally competent and person-centered manner where participants are treated with dignity and respect, and participants are empowered to actively participate in their recovery. The Senior Director will promote an integrated team approach, including full integration of peer recovery support specialists and participant voice into leadership and service delivery. The Senior Director is responsible for conveying and implementing a service philosophy founded in brain science, recognizing the importance of both responding to trauma and preventing trauma from occurring in the next generation through building safe, nurturing caregiver relationships, addressing social determinants of health/non-medical drivers of health, and driving change both on the individual and systems levels. The Senior Director plays a major role in community relationship building and collaborative efforts to build family well-being and resiliency for families impacted by or at risk for substance use. This position interacts closely with medical/hospital, school/education, criminal justice and child welfare systems in addition to the substance use treatment field.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a human services related field of study. Masters degree in related field (ie social work, counseling). Two or more years’ related experience and/or training preferably in substance use treatment services. Previous management experience in the human services field with program administration (budget management, resource development, public relations and training). A CARN/RN with substance use experience may be considered.
Certificates and Licenses: Certified as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Requires Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) within 18 months of hire. May have an Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) working toward obtaining CPS certification within 12 months of hire. Must be able to secure PRS-Supervisor certification within 6 months of hire.
Approval Requirements: Position may require approval from TDCJ and HCCSCD.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall direction of staff including but not limited to Prevention Services Providers, Parent Coaches/Counselors, Outreach and Care Coordinator, and Program Assistant.
Santa Maria Hostel (SMH) is a non-smoking and tobacco-free workplace. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees, clients, and visitors.
SMH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status in employment or the provision of services. We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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