Assistant Director for Life Learning Center & Housing

The Assistant Director of Life Learning and Housing will provide overall management and direction to one or more social service or mental health programs of the organization, including but not limited to: management of supervisory staff, development and control of program budgets, ensuring program activities comply with contracts, development and implementation of policies and procedures, active participation in obtaining funds and grants, coordinating or integrating the programs within the organization, representing and furthering the programs and the organization to the community, providing supervision to supervisors/managers in respective divisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees and coordinates service delivery activities to ensure compliance with any and all contracts and statements of work per the Intensive Services Program

• Acts as a Clinical Supervisor for the program when the needs arise which includes providing staff with weekly individual and group supervision. Provides supervision of staff which may include, but is not limited to Therapists, Case Managers, Employment Specialist, Substance Abuse Counselor and other staff member of the program   

• Maintains program productivity records and generates periodic reports regarding program activity

• Holds budgetary responsibility for the program including ensuring the appropriate use of Flex Funds, maintaining the contractual census, and overseeing the allocation of buckets

• Ensures the contractual obligation of  the Department of Rehabilitation Commission (DOR) and maintaining any and all requirements pertaining to Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)    

• Ensures the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, and  evaluating of staffs’ performances

• Is responsible for collaborating with internal departments including, but not limited to Accounting, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Human Resources

• Is responsible for the collaboration and fostering of external partners that maintain and contribute to the success of the program

• Is actively involved and be a representative of the organization at internal and external meetings 

• Ensures that all clinical records meet and maintain the standards of the organization, contract, legal and ethical governing bodies; along with county, state and federal mandates.

• Ensures the compliance of any and all necessary outcome measure per contract and organizational compliance

• Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent from an accredited college or university is required. At least two (2) years of post-licensure experience in supervising licensed and unlicensed mental health clinicians providing services to children and their families is required AND A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in implementing and supporting programs is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid CA license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and/or or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or equivalent.  Demonstrated ability to start and lead programs, tolerate change & learn multiple LA County systems of mental health services is also required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee regularly works indoors in a standard office environment, and travels to multiple offices and Company locations within the greater Los Angeles Area. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.

• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.

• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with Company and community policy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience using email service providers, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign and desktop publishing programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

• Ability to reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day. Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.

This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it.  It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform.

Qualifications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annualized Salary Range: $95,024 to $106,770
• Wellnest offers $10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer-paid $100,000 life insurance and long-term disability policy.
• Wellnest employees benefit from an employer-sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit-sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%.

Salary : $95,024 - $106,770