CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Program Supervisor
SALARY:
$75,183.84 - $97,244.01
DEPARTMENT:
Juvenile Justice Center
Closing Date:
01/23/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under limited direction of the Director, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of the Juvenile Justice Center programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, oversees, and maintains the Juvenile Justice Center’s behavioral and clinical programs ensuring best practices.
Identifies grant opportunities through Federal and State funding resources to provide programs to support the needs of involved youth and families and oversees the implementation and administration of grant programs.
Monitors implementation of programs and develops solutions to barriers in implementation of these approaches.
Analyzes behavioral trends and provides alternative solutions to address population behavior concerns.
Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals served to stabilize situations as needed.
Oversees the development of treatment plans, safety plans and behavior management plans.
Collaborates with community partners in order to expand and enhance programs by the department.
Manages, assigns, directs, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related mental health field
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A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience working directly with residents who present with developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and other similar issues
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A minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising mental health clinicians
Preferred Education and Experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
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One of the following required licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
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Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
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Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code and its rules and regulations
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Knowledge of licensing regulations and other regulatory requirements, including investigation techniques and reporting, as they relate to residential programs and mental health services
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Knowledge of mental health issues and behavioral problems of delinquent and neglected youth
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Knowledge of juvenile justice reforms that emphasize residential care
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Knowledge of current trends and methods in addressing mental health, juvenile justice, delinquency, and at-risk youth
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Knowledge of residential best practices such as trauma informed and culturally competent, dialectical behavioral therapy and collaborative problem solving
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Knowledge of community programs and services that may be beneficial for a juvenile justice residential setting and related grant resources
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Knowledge of the methods and procedures for program monitoring and evaluation
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Knowledge of principles of management
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Knowledge of training resources and tools
Skill in:
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Conducting and participating in regular team meetings with clinical and direct care staff
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Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
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Report writing and interpretation
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Computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and similar programs
Ability to:
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Work independently with a high degree of autonomy
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Make decisions within the framework of the County and Center mission, values, rules, regulations and policies
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Speak and write in a manner that is professional, clear, and concise with tact and courtesy and creates a positive image for residents and the facility
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Maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with staff, residents, community stakeholders and parents of varying status
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Conduct group meetings and make group presentations
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Assess residential and staff program effectiveness and research and implement solutions and future program needs
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Direct, organize and oversee the work of others and provide flexible, creative, and consistent leadership
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Determine training needs for all levels of staff and research and coordinate a professional development program
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Execute quality performance reviews related to program deployment and viability
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Organize and maintain workflow, maintain records, documents, and electronic files
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Compile and analyze information, report outcomes and research funding opportunities
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
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Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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Work independently
