About this role
As an Assistant Director in the Prevention program, you will assist the Senior Director in overseeing and implementing Prevention programming. The goal of the Prevention programming is to prevent out-of-home placement for children who have been identified as at risk of placement. You will provide diligent efforts to parents or guardians in order for them to create a safe environment to return children already in placement. You will report to the Senior Director and work onsite with community-based travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision to assigned team of Prevention Staff which may include Leadership Team members, Peer Service Providers, and Clinicians providing home and community-based clinical services (assessment, treatment planning, and counseling), wrap-around intensive case management, and community support with children, caregivers, and families
- Collaborate with a dedicated supervisory team across multiple programs
- Oversee the implementation of evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Family Check-Up, and Everyday Parenting.
- Complete hiring and orientation of new team members in collaboration with Central Services including Human Resources, and provide direct service provision including when there are team vacancies
- Provide weekly supervision to team members
- Complete all necessary documentation including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the agency and county partners
- Review team documentation and client database to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements
- Coordinate with Contracts Administrators to perform audit and quality assurance reviews to ensure service delivery and documentation meet contract requirements
- Assist Senior Director in designing and implementing new contracts, as assigned
Requirements and Education:
- Master's degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.
- 5 years of experience working in the field of Human Services.
- License Preferred: Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor-D, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.