Assistant Director of Foster Care

Foster Care Kingsport, Tennessee

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Position at Clarvida - Tennessee

SUMMARY 

The Assistant Program Director, under supervision of the Program Director, will assist with the oversight of their assigned program (i.e. Behavioral Health or Foster Care) and will ensure that Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each client served.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for assisting the management of all aspects of their assigned program, to include program development, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision improvement committee.  
  • Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
  • Encouraging program development.
  • Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff, government officials, and the general public.
  • Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.
  • Provide therapy for clients as assigned.
  • Maintain clinical documentation on all clients seen.
 

OTHER DUTIES

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting in the management of all aspects of the program in accordance with all licensing standards and policies.
  • Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.
  • Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual requirements.
  • Encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service.
  • Ensure efficient use of staff time and work schedules.
  • Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in a Human Service Discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

•     3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Has, or will obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
 

QUALIFICATIONS •         Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

•     Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

•     Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

•     Leadership Skills

Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Mentoring skills
  • Ability to work as team member
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to travel and work at multiple locations
  • Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative
  • Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels

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