Program Specialist
Company: NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND
Location: Vista
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Program SpecialistSUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring that the
service needs of assigned youth are met through the delivery of
treatment services, comprehensive case management services, and
treatment program management in accordance with agency policies and
procedures, state regulations and best practice guidelines.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Professionally represents the Mission,
Values and Vision
of New Haven Youth & Family Services.Responsible for the provision
of a safe and clean living environment in
accordance with New Haven's standards, recognized best-practices
and licensing
regulations (Title XXII). -Works closely and collaboratively with
staff,
maintaining a regular presence in
the home and leading effective house
meetings to resolve house/program issues, problem solve, celebrate
successes,
discuss maintenance of facility standards, Title XXII compliance,
HIPPAA
compliance, agency performance expectations, and appropriate
service delivery
for youth.Serves as the group home leader and manager and
as such, is responsible for the care and supervision of the youth
in the home
and the professional development and supervision of the staff.
Specifically, the Program Specialist is
responsible for all work that occurs in their respective home,
including:
ongoing documentation of staff
development, support and supervision and performance review,
administrative paperwork, documentation and required communication
logs, facility cleanliness and maintenance and
overall house compliance with agency standards, policies and
procedures.Provides a lead role in the data entry the oversight and
reporting of direct
care staff hours into the Time and Attendance system, ensuring
accuracy and
timecard detail by entering scheduled shifts as staff are assigned
and by
tracking, assigning and/or correcting GL transfers to corresponding
cost
centers. Follows and manages incomplete timecard exceptions
data/comments. Problem-solves, responds to after hour call-offs and
provides temporary
coverage for agency relative to vacant short-term emergency
staffing, shift
coverage and planned absence needs, servicing and communicating
resolution
to staff and related managers in support of time-off requests and
requested
needs, within agency guidelines and licensing requirements.
Supports and manages emergency plans as needed and/or as directed.
Provides leadership
and support in times of youth crisis; addressing safety concerns
quickly
and pro-actively, responding to
staff needs and workplace injuries promptly and compassionately,
and supporting
immediate direct care needs of home by providing working front line
as needed
for emergencies and other unusual events.Conducts, fosters
and maintains positive and a harmonious working climate, reflecting
effective, appropriate relationships with youth, staff, outside
agencies and the community, and ensuring a workplace free of
discrimination, harassment, and agency standards of conduct and
confidentiality.Proactively addresses issues and concerns utilizing
supervisor support and proper communication protocol.May assist
with transporting of youth to medical appointments, court
appointments, or other approved events, as needed.Assists in the
development and delivery of effective treatment and case management
services for youth & families Participates in the development
of
needs and services at start-of-care; collaborates
with Treatment Manager in the development of ISP; communicates
initial plan to staff responsible for implementation;
and continually reviews for
effectiveness and revises as
necessary.Collaborates with the team in the development of
effective intervention plans; directs and supervises (involves
training, coaching, and managing service delivery) the quality of
service implementation with assigned house staff and all those
involved in service provision.Serves as an additional support to
the Treatment Manager internally and externally; County Placement
Workers, external service providers and youth family and friends
with a high level of attention to customer service. Documents
contacts per agency policies and procedures.Assists in providing
group therapy, milieu and behavioral therapy, and individual and
family therapy in some cases, for assigned youth and
families.Schedule is Tuesday - Sundays. Preferred but not required,
seeking candidate with Facility Administration experience in STRTP
or Group Home Environment.May perform other duties as needed and as
assigned.Skills/ Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS: BA in a behavioral
science required. Masters Degree (MA/MFT/MSW) preferred. Must have
supervisory experience (3 years). Must speak English.
Spanish a plus. We may require that selected candidates obtain and
maintain a
Facility Administrator certification to oversee their
responsibilities. The
ability to do physical interventions is a requirement. In addition
to
employment verification and other pre-employment processes, we
require clear
driving records, fingerprinting, and drug testing.New Haven Youth
and Family Services is an EOE F/M/Disabled/Vet.
PI200812831
Keywords: NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND, Vista , Program Specialist, Other , Vista, California
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