Director Independent Living

3 weeks ago

Hutchinson, United States Saint Francis Ministries Full time
Job Description

The Director of Independent Living provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for the

Independent Living Program. The individual is responsible for the direct supervision of the Independent Living

Supervisors and Managers, utilizing resources effectively, and ensuring outcomes are met according to standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Addictions Counseling from an accredited College or University
  • Prefer Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
  • Licensed to practice in State of Kansas
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
  • FBI Fingerprint check
  • Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
  • Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
  • Demonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for infant through adult clients.
  • Prefer three years in administration and working with children and family services.
  • Prefer experience with child welfare privatization services in state of Kansas.
  • Mandated reporter
  • Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice.
  • Able to relate, communicate and work with multiple and diverse internal and external constituents, including staff, clients, DCF, community agencies and the court systems.
  • Team player that supports corporate decisions and SFCS' vision, mission, and ministry
  • Demonstrates strong leadership skills in the below areas:
  • Developing Direct Reports: The extent to which one can guide direct reports through their careers and help prepare for leadership positions through providing challenging tasks and development plans. Innovation Management: Teaches intelligent risk-taking, encouraging direct reports to look at new ways to solve problems, and when to implement new ideas.
  • Motivating Others: The ability to create a climate in which people want to do their very best and can motivate many kinds of direct reports. Empowers others through pushing tasks and decisions downwards.
  • Strategic Agility: The ability to look at internal and external trends and adjust your role in a strategic plan. Able to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and is future oriented.
  • Building Effective Teams: The ability to assemble and lead strong, high functioning teams to solve organizational issues of all sizes. Shares successes with the team and agency and fosters an open dialogue.
  • Managing Vision and Purpose: The ability to communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the organization in a compelling way so direct reports feel a sense of purpose in the work they do. Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems
  • Understanding of family-centered practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems
  • Understanding of budget development and implementation
  • Understanding of management information systems
  • Able to work flexible schedule including after hours
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel throughout the State.
  • Handles multiple priorities.
  • Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
  • Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure.
  • Manages stress appropriately.
  • Works alone effectively.
  • Ability to work with diverse population.
  • Understands and practices Universal Precautions
  • Monitors and evaluates program ensuring the quality and effectiveness of program, while assuring that outcomes are met.
  • Manages program within budget, monitoring results monthly to assure fiscal goals are met.
  • Responsible for reviewing and evaluating effectiveness/satisfaction data and implementing necessary changes to improve program quality and achieve established outcomes.
  • Participates in strategic planning process with Leadership team to develop program growth.
  • Participates in Statewide Independent Living Statewide meetings and executes tasks related to those meetings.
  • Ensures participation by youth and staff in RYAC and KYAC meetings.
  • Provides direct supervision and support to the Supervisors, including completion of annual performance evaluation.
  • Explores community resources and identifies services to meet the needs of older youth.
  • Develops and oversees the completion of performance expectations. Conducts corrective counseling, provides guidance, and recommends termination when necessary.
  • Fills in or assists in arranging for coverage when a supervisor is absent.
  • Hires staff in coordination with Human Resources and Supervisor.
  • Assists in maintaining safety for the physical office environment.
  • Liaison with DCF, the courts, and community partners, assessing community needs and assuring positive relationships.
  • Assures that record documentation and management information data is complete and accurate.
  • Advises Vice President of critical trends, problems, or events in Reintegration.
  • Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
  • Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients' rights are protected.
  • Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
  • Ensures clients' rights are protected.
  • Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

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