Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager - San Leandro, CA

Alternative Family Services is looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join The Gathering Place The Assistant Site Manager works in The Gathering Place supporting families and children involved in the child welfare system. They are responsible for overseeing the day to day administrative operations, managing referrals (including conducting intakes) and facilitating orientation and review meetings for families who are new to The Gathering Place If you're ready to join a team whose mission is to support vulnerable children and youth in the community, then your opportunity is here Alternative Family Services offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits, see below and apply today.

About Alternative Family Services

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Needed Upon Hire

• Bachelor's Degree or related work experience
• Understanding of family dynamics, child and adolescent development
• Experience working in mental health settings
• Experience working in foster care, residential or group home care desirable
• Experience with diverse populations needed
• Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Able to drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
• Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy
• Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
• Able to read and write fluently in English
• Able to meet the specific linguistic needs of the target population
• Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Possess and agree to continue to work on cultural competency as it relates to the diverse client population served
• Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients and their parents
• Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
• Able to work with minimal direct supervision and manage time and prioritize workload
• Excellent organizational and detail skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Orientation Meetings for families new to The Gathering Place and assist in development of the visitation plan
• Facilitate Review Meetings for families at The Gathering Place to assist in updating visitation plans
• Complete intakes for The Gathering Place
• Supervises Support Counselors
• Maintain a welcoming environment for families and other community partners
• Manage scheduling of orientation and review meetings and visits
• Review and co-sign visitation summaries submitted by Support Counselors as needed
• Oversee administrative functions of the office, included but not limited to ordering supplies, overseeing office equipment, answering phones, etc.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
• Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy
• Drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
• Provide emergency response; evenings and weekends may be required

Driving Requirements

This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus, position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver's license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

We Offer

• A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
• $27-$31/hourly
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement
• Benefits package which includes:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Chiropractic & Acupuncture
• Flex-spending options
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) option
• Over 8 weeks time off annually (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year 11 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually)
• AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation.