Position Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of Sociotherapy Teams and their cases assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible clinical supervision, professional develop and performance management of four Socio therapist Supervisors.
• Implement and sustain clinical practices informed by best practice.
• Ensure optimal delivery of clinical support, services, and crisis intervention along with behavioral management, safety planning, therapeutic and developmental support to children and their caregivers.
• Consult with socio-therapists on individual treatment plans for children, monitor progression of each case, and update treatment plans as necessary.
• When appropriate, co-facilitate monthly Treatment Team Meetings on each caseload.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and model consultants on all evidence-based model interventions being implemented in clinical services.
• Collaborate closely with Directors
• Participate in case conferences, family team conferences, and meetings with clients, foster parents and other stakeholders as needed.
• Review all Progress Notes, correspondence, and other documentation, ensuring quality and timely submission and accurate submission of all forms and documents required by ACS.
• Provide consultations to Supervisors on assessing for safety and risk for crisis intervention
• Ensure all staff are TRIPP trained
• Participate in unit meetings, staff meetings, program meetings and supervision/coaching
• Serve as Administrator on Duty on rotating basis for the entire FHS Division
• Support, coordinate and assure delivery of referrals for youth 14 and older to LEAP program, Fair Futures, and WWK when applicable.
• Ability to work night and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field; LMSW or LCSW preferred
• At lesat five (5) years plus of program management experience
• Experience with behavior modification interventions
• Knowledge of core principles and standards for Foster Care and Child Welfare system.
• An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism on the child welfare system and in underserved communities
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to productive performance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams that are culturally and professionally diverse.
• Proficient with MS Office with the ability to learn new technology platforms;
• Experience working with ACS and OCFS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization;

Salary:

$85.5K - $95K