The Village for Families and Children
Program Director - Permanency
The Village for Families and Children, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
The Village for Families and Children - Program Director - Permanency
Job Tracking ID:
512620-882666Job Location:
Hartford, CTJob Level:
AnyLevel of Education:
Masters DegreeJob Type:
Full-Time/RegularDate Updated:
07/18/2024Years of Experience:
5 - 7 YearsStarting Date:
ASAPSalary:
85,000Work Hours:
Full-time 40 hoursJob Description
Our Mission:The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults, and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.The director of the Functional Family Therapy-Foster Care program is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative leadership of services delivered to referred children and families. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing multiple functions including but not limited to clinical services, recruitment, retention, and matching. The director is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are in place and adherence to all aspects of the FFT Foster Care programs set forth by the model developers. Other responsibilities include organizational leadership, serving as a liaison to the regional DCF office, and participation in FFT consultation, training, and site visits. Strong communication and fostering collaboration are critical in this role.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the supervision of program staff and others as assigned.Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of assigned programs.Maintains close working relationships with stakeholders and donors.Responsible for admissions and overall program leadership and performance.Ensure safe, trauma-informed programming for clients with adherence to best practices and required program models.Responsible for quality assurance, utilization review, public relations, and maintaining license and accreditation.Continuously monitors programs for improved service delivery.Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with collateral agencies, including DCF, school systems, etc.Assists in developing yearly budget, control, and monitoring of budget performance.Provides emergency outreach and support to programs.Provides on-site availability to each program.Promotes a positive milieu with a focus on providing and supporting learning activities for staff that include ongoing training, group and individual supervision, and timely objective feedback on performance.Experience and Skills
EDUCATION:The education requirement is a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field. Clinical licensure is also required (i.e., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist). Knowledgeable about Evidence Practices, prior EBP practice experience is strongly preferred.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Must have at least 5 years of experience working with children and their families.Experience developing and running programming and groups for children, families, and other caregivers.Must have at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience. Ability to lead and manage multiple programs and adapt supervisory style to support the professional.Personal Characteristics:
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required. Must be a good team player and leader, flexible in approach to job and others, insightful, self-reflecting and aware of impact on others, patient and empathic, shows good judgment in pressured situations.Cultural Competency:
Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations. Sensitivity to the impact of race, gender, sexuality, culture, language, and spirituality on mental health treatment.Physical abilities:
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the abilities to function safely in a therapeutic situation.The Village for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Job Tracking ID:
512620-882666Job Location:
Hartford, CTJob Level:
AnyLevel of Education:
Masters DegreeJob Type:
Full-Time/RegularDate Updated:
07/18/2024Years of Experience:
5 - 7 YearsStarting Date:
ASAPSalary:
85,000Work Hours:
Full-time 40 hoursJob Description
Our Mission:The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults, and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.The director of the Functional Family Therapy-Foster Care program is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative leadership of services delivered to referred children and families. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing multiple functions including but not limited to clinical services, recruitment, retention, and matching. The director is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are in place and adherence to all aspects of the FFT Foster Care programs set forth by the model developers. Other responsibilities include organizational leadership, serving as a liaison to the regional DCF office, and participation in FFT consultation, training, and site visits. Strong communication and fostering collaboration are critical in this role.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the supervision of program staff and others as assigned.Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of assigned programs.Maintains close working relationships with stakeholders and donors.Responsible for admissions and overall program leadership and performance.Ensure safe, trauma-informed programming for clients with adherence to best practices and required program models.Responsible for quality assurance, utilization review, public relations, and maintaining license and accreditation.Continuously monitors programs for improved service delivery.Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with collateral agencies, including DCF, school systems, etc.Assists in developing yearly budget, control, and monitoring of budget performance.Provides emergency outreach and support to programs.Provides on-site availability to each program.Promotes a positive milieu with a focus on providing and supporting learning activities for staff that include ongoing training, group and individual supervision, and timely objective feedback on performance.Experience and Skills
EDUCATION:The education requirement is a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field. Clinical licensure is also required (i.e., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist). Knowledgeable about Evidence Practices, prior EBP practice experience is strongly preferred.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Must have at least 5 years of experience working with children and their families.Experience developing and running programming and groups for children, families, and other caregivers.Must have at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience. Ability to lead and manage multiple programs and adapt supervisory style to support the professional.Personal Characteristics:
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required. Must be a good team player and leader, flexible in approach to job and others, insightful, self-reflecting and aware of impact on others, patient and empathic, shows good judgment in pressured situations.Cultural Competency:
Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations. Sensitivity to the impact of race, gender, sexuality, culture, language, and spirituality on mental health treatment.Physical abilities:
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the abilities to function safely in a therapeutic situation.The Village for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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