What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Program Coordinator position at The Village for Families & Children?
Job Description:
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure youre joining an organization thats just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting annual salary: $75,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus
Job Description
Do you love to work directly with children ages 5-12 and their families, helping them to be successful at home, in school and the community? Are you looking for the next step in your career to provide clinical supervision and assume responsibility for all daily operations?
Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of a treatment program for children ages 5-12.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure youre joining an organization thats just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting annual salary: $75,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus
- URGENTLY HIRING
- 403b matching - 2% Employer annual contribution, 3% bi-weekly match
- HSA Employer Contribution
- Continuing Education Units
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Perks at Work: discounts on everyday services and goods
Job Description
Do you love to work directly with children ages 5-12 and their families, helping them to be successful at home, in school and the community? Are you looking for the next step in your career to provide clinical supervision and assume responsibility for all daily operations?
Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of a treatment program for children ages 5-12.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for direct clinical and administrative supervision of clinical, child development and supervisory staff, including hiring, training and performance management.
- Works in concert with DCF Regional staff on program protocol for case referral, conferencing/communication, program case reporting and termination.
- Responsible for admissions and/or treatment coordination in the program. Ensure safe, therapeutic programming for children.
- Participate as member of multi-disciplinary treatment team; provide some clinical case coverage.
- Responsible for quality assurance, utilization review, public relations, and maintaining license and accreditation.
- Continuously monitor program for improved service delivery.
- Coordinate and implement aftercare services and home visits.
- Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with collateral agencies, including DCF, school systems, etc.
- Assist Program Director in developing yearly budget, control and monitoring of budget performance.
EDUCATION
- MSW/MA or equivalent.
- LCSW, Licensed Ph.D., or similar professional licensure. License-eligible candidates with commensurate experience may be considered.
- Three to five years experience in clinical child psychology, clinical social work or child welfare. Previous supervisory experience in a clinical treatment setting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community agencies and programs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and able to multi-task.
- Valid drivers license and the capacity to attain or maintain a Public Service License.
- Cultural competency to serve targeted populations.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Commitment to Performance Based Accountability.
- Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by The Village a plus.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations and the ability to interact with children in a therapeutic environment without risk of injury, ability to perform physical restraint if necessary for safety.
Salary : $75,000
