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Kids In Crisis

Director of SafeHaven Farmhouse Program

Kids In Crisis, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831


Director of SafeHaven FarmhouseChildren and Adolescent ServicesKids in Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.

REPORTS TO:

Managing Director of Clinical and Program Services

Responsibilities:

Programs Management

Ensure that the services provided, and the program design address the needs of the children and youth served.

Make recommendations to the Managing Director of Clinical and Program Services for changes in programs or services when necessary.

Ensure that all programs are adequately staffed with individuals appropriate for the positions.

Oversee the licensing process for the program.

Ensure on an ongoing basis that the program meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.

Ensure that the program complies with agency policies and procedures.

Submit recommendations for program expenses annually to Executive Director and Finance Director for inclusion in agency budget.

Ensure program spending is within budget.

Participate in recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new staff.

Program Development and Evaluation

Work with Quality Assurance to design and implement an outcome-based measurement system for the program.

Review and analyze outcome-based measurement data and make recommendations for program and service design and/or implementation when appropriate.

Oversee client data collection system.

Review and analyze client data and make program and/or service recommendations when appropriate.

Review policy and procedure manuals annually and make recommendations for revisions when necessary.

Internal and External Collaboration and Coordination

Assist in the coordination of all agency programs and services.

Develop and implement mechanisms to ensure coordination of services within the community for the residents.

Represent the agency in the community.

Seek out and develop appropriate formal and informal collaborations within the community.

Staff Supervision and Training

Meet regularly with all program staff to review programs, services, clients and staffing.

Conduct formal performance reviews for all program staff on an annual basis.

Meet regularly with Managing Director of Clinical and Program Services to review employee concerns, staffing/scheduling needs, training schedule and offerings, etc.

Make recommendations to the Managing Director of Clinical and Program Services on positions needed, changes in position descriptions, program structure, salary recommendations, etc.

Other

Participate in monthly Department Team meetings.

Represent the agency at community functions and agency events.

Participate in agency committees when necessary and appropriate.

Provide insight into the Strategic Planning for the agency.

Other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the Executive Director.

Qualifications/Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.

Must have 5 years clinical experience working with children and youth, management, supervisory and program development experience.

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