Program Director -Project Reconnect (4938)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides program management including supervision of staff in carrying out direct service activities pertinent to the goals of the program. 

Location: Camden, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides program service and administrative supervision of program staff, students, and volunteers. 

  • Assures the continuing training and development of program staff. 

  • Regularly schedules meetings with program staff to discuss plans, and address areas of potential problems and program functioning. 

  • Coordinates program activities with appropriate liaison agencies to ensure constructive collaboration. 

  • Develops and promotes relationships with other social service agencies, representing the program and agency in the community. 

  • Performs administrative functions including the completion of regular reports in a timely manner. 

  • Provides leadership to staff and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff and communicates in ways that support the agency's mission and values. 

  • Perform specialized activities and functions specific to the program. 

  • Meets weekly with program staff, and participates in agency collaboration team meetings 

  • Contributes to Agency committees and special tasks promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff and communicates in ways that support the agency's mission and values. 

  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of CFS 

  • Level of Service Expected: 

    • 35 hours a week. 

    • Maintains a caseload of up to 5 youth 


  • At least 2 years of counseling experience/case management support in social services/mental health settings. 

  • Knowledge and experience relative to the population served. 

  • Adhere to goals as written within the current grant. 

  • Adhere to policies, procedures, methods, and interventions as described in the grant.

  • Provides counseling and/or a variety of direct counseling services as needed. 

  • Formulates and implements treatment plans based on the preparation of complete, technical, and highly perceptive diagnostic evaluations; evaluates juvenile's progress and modifies counseling services accordingly. 

  • Completes promptly and accurately all statistical and other reports required for supervisory and administrative purposes, and records case material promptly. 

  • Reviews case activities and treatment of juveniles, as well as progress in professional development and growth objectives with the supervisor. 

  • Meets weekly with supervisor to ensure coordination of services, to report progress of reentry youths and families. 

  • Meets regularly with program staff to discuss plans, areas of potential problems, and program functioning. 

  • Develops/promotes relationships with other social service agencies, Juvenile Justice Stakeholders, and represents the program and agency in the community. 

  • Participates in community planning and/or advocacy efforts related to problems designated as relevant to the program's objectives. 

  • Participates/conducts professional seminars, workshops, etc. or in-service training programs. Provides consultation to agencies and organizations in areas of program relevance. 

  • Other related duties as required. 

  • Train and onboard new staff. 

  • Attend individual and team supervision meetings with Associate Vice President. 

  • Other duties as required. 


REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Master's degree in a human services field, preferred or equivalent experience 

  • 2 years of supervisory experience preferred 

  • Valid driver's license, insurance, and good driving record 


Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

  • Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

  • 401k Plan

  • Medical insurance plan options

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Prescription Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

  • Opportunity for advancement

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