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Location:
Gainesville, FL 32601
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Social Services
Manages Others:
Yes
Job Type:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Education:
Graduate Degree
Experience:
1 to 3 years
Travel:
None
Post Date:
11/3/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
186.6
Description PROGRAM NAME: Dependency

GRADE: 25



OBJECTIVE: To direct, manage and develop a group of dependency case management service units of the Division. Supervises Dependency Program Manager(s) if they are assigned to programs overseen. Serves as primary contact



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Implement, coordinate and supervise a group of dependency case management service units.

  • Ensure that the units meet all CHS licensing, contractual and quality management standards and requirements.

  • Assist contract and grant renewal process for dependency programs.

  • Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with relevant community based care agencies.

  • Develop and implement new dependency practices that improve the quality of service to clients.

  • Participate in fund-raising and grant writing activities as needed.

  • Develop and regularly manage annual program budget.

  • Provide clinical consultation to program staff; ensure that program costs do not exceed budgetary constraints.

  • Participate in community based care partnership meetings as a representative of the agency.

  • May serve as member of the Division's Management Team.

  • Participate in the quality management process.

  • Perform supervisory responsibilities specified in COA Standard TS 3

  • delegate and oversee work assignments

  • ensure that service delivery is performed according to the organization's mission, policies and procedures and service philosophy

  • provide case consultation and in-service training, as appropriate

  • identify unmet training needs

  • conduct performance evaluations

  • support and enhance staff's ability to perform their jobs by teaching and modeling technical knowledge and skills, work management and communication skills and conflict management skills.

  • Supervise direct service personnel and perform responsibilities specified in COA Standard TS 3.08

  • track and monitor the progress of families and individuals receiving services

  • collect and apply data to improve client outcomes

  • meet the organization's quality improvement and evaluation requirements.



    This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
    • Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:

    REQUIRED:

    All degrees must be from an accredited university.

  • Master's Degree in a Human Services related field

  • Minimum of four years of supervisory experience in child welfare

  • Must be able to work flexible hours



    PREFERRED:

  • Program management experience.



    SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of community social services

  • Ability to analyze and condense information

  • Creative problem solving skills

  • Knowledge of the socio-cultural characteristics of service population

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Effective crisis intervention skills

  • Effective management practices

  • Ability to work as a team

  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

  • Ability to travel

  • Possess abilities specified for supervisors in COA Standard TS 3.07: Ability to:

  • address interpersonal barriers and strengths in his/her staff

  • empower those receiving supervision

  • offer criticism in a constructive manner

  • understand employment and labor laws



    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    NEEDED:

    sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping.



    PREFERRED:

    lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, repetitive lifting



    Supervised by:Executive Director or Director of Program Operations
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