Director of Crisis Services

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Job description

Overview:
The Program Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Seneca's Monterey County Crisis Services, including daily operations and the overarching vision of Seneca, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and responsive services to youth and families. This role involves designing systems and strategies to meet the program's goals, providing leadership and supervision to the program team, managing the program budget, and ensuring services are provided at times and locations that best meet the needs of clients while adhering to county, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the Program Director must engage effectively with clients, families, community and funding partners, and other programs within the Seneca continuum of care to maintain compliance and uphold Seneca's core values of strengths-based, family-focused, and individualized support.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services to youth and families throughout California and Washington. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews. Seneca has been voted as one of for 7 consecutive years.

Responsibilities:
Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to oversee the quality and operations of the Monterey County Crisis Programs (Mobile Response Team, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Crisis Residential).

Direct the delivery of high-quality client care grounded in Seneca's values, guided by the principles of Unconditional Care, and in adherence to relevant governing standards.

Perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, supervision, evaluation, and termination.

Provide direct supervision of program leadership team and other staff, as assigned.

Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning.

Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners as requested.

Plan and maintain the program budget and take action to ensure financial sustainability.

Conduct outreach to the communities served and solicit feedback for ensuring successful program implementation.

Manage and analyze in-depth outcomes data and services delivery effectiveness in order to inform service provision and maintain adherence to the service models.

Develop and conduct agency-wide and community trainings relating to clinical and administrative topics.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related subject areaRegistered or eligible to register with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Three years of supervisory experience in a social work, education, direct care, childcare, of youth community care facility setting.

Prior demonstrated record of providing effective supervision and leadership of diverse program teams.

TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.

Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong writing, organizational, presentation, and computer skills.

Ability to work as part of and facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary team.

Schedule:
Full-time, hybrid role.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSome flexibility on evenings and weekends is required

Benefits:
Starting at $113,778 - $127.778 per year

Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.

Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.

5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents.

Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.

50% paid premiums for dependents.

403b Retirement Plan.

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.

Seneca is a certified employer.

Training stipend and professional development opportunities.

Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.

Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.

Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

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