Assistant Program Director - Victorville, United States - Marsell Wellness Center

Marsell Wellness Center

Verified Company

Victorville, United States

22 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:

Assistant Program Director

Department:

Family Services

Location

Reports To:

Victorville
Program Director

FLSA Status:

Salary Range:

Exempt
Starting at $77,000

Position Summary:
Provides oversight and direct supervision of program staff.

This position serves in a managerial capacity for all program staff and requires flexibility and focus on program needs to include achieving and maintaining accreditation.

This position requires autonomy and ability to manage a fast-paced work environment.

This position is the Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager responsible for establishing and guiding appropriate personnel and agency responses to sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Supervise program staff to ensure appropriate uses of resources.
Oversee daily operations of center.
Assist in recruiting functions/home study functions/home inspection functions when needed.
Train staff members in home study and home inspection functions.
Supervise assignments of Resource Family Homes to Case Managers/Social Workers.
Coordinate with corresponding law enforcement agencies when a victim of sexual abuse has been identified.
Attend and conduct training of sexual assault screening/recognition with agency staff and foster parents.
Ensure that center is in compliance with government agency as to regards with compliance with preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Screen all Special Incidents and police reported related to sexual abuse, sexual harassment.
Ensure all incident and complaint investigation reports are kept confidential as required by Health and Safety Code Section 153(b).
Attend and conduct crisis interventions with staff and service recipients.
Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with agency employees, service recipients, community contracts, and regulatory personnel.
Assist with intake/placement of children.
Travel to include transportation of children to parents/sponsor on rotation with other positions.
Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and or management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises employees in the Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
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Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problems solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

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Communications

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

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Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

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Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

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Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positions accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments/
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Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

1+ years prevention/education of sexual abuse/assault, crisis interventions, and/or work with victims of sexual abuse/assault.
3+ years working with child welfare standards, best practices, quality assurance, and/or compliance.
5+ years of progressive employment with social services or childcare agency or organization.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training.
- ** Bachelor's de