Director of Children, Youth and Family Services
Company: United Counseling Services
Location: Bennington
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Director of Children, Youth and Family
Services
Job Location: Bennington, VT
Education Level Master Degree
Salary Range: $83,401.50 - $93,814.50 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Position Requires Credentialing
Description: Why Join UCS:For over 65 years, UCS has been providing
exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our
community through programs, services, and educational
opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration,
clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and
direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to
support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of
Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide
mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability
services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking
for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of
others and building a stronger community. UCS Offers Generous
Benefits
Qualifications: The Director of Children, Youth, and Family
Services (CYFS) provides the overall design, implementation, and
supervision of the programming in the Children, Youth, and Family
Services Division and the local system of care. Works with other
Directors on agency wide systems changes for continuous quality
improvement. Assures that the programs are meeting State Designated
Agency requirements and Center of Excellence accreditation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION: The Director of Children, Youth, and
Family Services (CYFS) plans, develops, and oversees coordination
of a system of alternative community-based programs for children,
youth, and families. Provides general administrative supervision
and active leadership for the division including all staff,
programs, and systems of supervision and direction. As the leader
of the division, participates in programming as necessary to create
a supportive environment, observe staff interactions with clients,
and provide feedback.
Supervises the management team which includes clinical managers.
Other supervision duties may be necessary including, but not
limited to, staff toward licensure if Director is a licensed
clinician and/or as necessary. The Director delegates some direct
program or staff supervision to program managers and coordinators
as indicated and necessary.
ADMINISTRATIVE: The Director of Children, Youth, and Family
Services (CYFS) is responsible to monitor budgets, spending,
billing, record keeping, HIM reports for Utilization Management and
Review. Assures cost containment. Creates and participates in
fundraising events for programs, as necessary. Monitors
consultation and counseling contracts. Manages allocation of staff
resources, assignments, and staff development. The Director assures
staff are meeting agency KPIs, as well as meeting Payment Reform
requirements. The Director monitors and tracks data and develops
outcomes for agency and state reporting. New program development
which may include grant writing.
PARTICIPATION IN THE UCS LEADERSHIP TEAM: The Director of Children,
Youth, and Family Services (CYFS) participates in the leadership
team of UCS providing input and decision-making for agency-wide
policies and issues, intra-departmental planning, problem-solving,
and coordination. Actively participates in and implements
agency-wide initiatives. Represents the agency in local and
state-wide meetings and advocacy.
LIAISON AND NETWORKING: The Director of Children, Youth, and Family
Services (CYFS) provides ongoing liaison and networking to local,
regional, and state entities, including community agencies, state
and local governments, and other funding sources. Attends State
Director meetings. Is involved in statewide efforts and advocacy
for DA's. Works with Vermont Care Partners as a member DA. Acts as
liaison to community on behalf of UCS. Serves on community councils
and maintains contacts with other service providers. Participates
in program planning within UCS and in the community. Provides
education and public awareness of UCS programs.
LEADERSHIP: The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Services
(CYFS) Works with the Executive Director and collaborates with
senior leadership team to create and support the Agency Strategic
Plan and Organizational Goals. As a leader within UCS, the Director
will work to fulfill the agency mission and move any initiatives
within the organization forward as identified by the strategic
plan, organizational goals, and the Executive Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related counseling
field.
Licensure, or on track for licensure, in Vermont as a Social
Worker, Psychologist, or Mental Health Professional, preferred.
Supervisory and management/leadership experience required.
Valid Driver's License
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