Program Director

Wolverine Human Services Clarence Fischer Center is a COA accredited, QRTP certified residential treatment center providing intensive, trauma-focused treatment for males ages 12-17. We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual with a desire to work with youth who present with complex mental and behavioral health conditions in a residential care setting. We seek a sharp, principled, passionate, motivated, team member with proven leadership skills to assist our employees and residents in meeting their performance and treatment goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses a Bachelors degree from an accredited college; Masters degree in Social Work preferred.
Has extensive experience in clinical social work assessment and intervention techniques with youth in a social treatment focused residential program.
Has ability to prepare and review written reports that are accurate, objective, and logically organized.
Has ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds including staff, clients, and families.
Has ability to control a group of youth, to visually assess and observe aberrant behavior in a youth or in a group and to affect appropriate intervention.
Is familiar with other social service agencies and family courts and understands how they coordinate and relate to the operations of residential services.
Has a working knowledge of state licensing requirements and how they apply to the specific program operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all Program clients receive appropriate treatment, clinical case management, healthcare, and educational and recreational services.
Apply knowledge of programs and services, including applicable licensing regulations and collaborative entities.
Ensure program compliance with licensing, contract requirements and applicable laws and policies.
Ensure all interactions with clients and staff are safe, healthy, dignified, and not intrusive, enforcing appropriate confidentiality and privacy.
Audit client schedules and case management to ensure proper collaboration with relevant parties.
Oversee the maintenance, use and security of all cameras, logs, files, and records.
Provide coverage of shifts and responsibilities of assigned staff.
Maintain and monitor timecards and All-Purpose Leave requests for assigned staff.
Conduct scheduled team meetings with assigned staff.
Coordinate with Staff Development Team to ensure training and development requirements are met.
Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully.
Function as a mandated reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.
Attend all required meetings.
Other duties, as assigned.

Possesses a Bachelors degree from an accredited college; Masters degree in Social Work preferred.
Has extensive experience in clinical social work assessment and intervention techniques with youth in a social treatment focused residential program.
Has ability to prepare and review written reports that are accurate, objective, and logically organized.
Has ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds including staff, clients, and families.
Has ability to control a group of youth, to visually assess and observe aberrant behavior in a youth or in a group and to affect appropriate intervention.
Is familiar with other social service agencies and family courts and understands how they coordinate and relate to the operations of residential services.
Has a working knowledge of state licensing requirements and how they apply to the specific program operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and organizational skills.