Program Director - Community Based Counseling (Project Management)

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a full-time Program Director to join our Community Based Counseling team! The Program Director oversees and manages Community Based Counseling (CBC) including community-based counseling and psychiatric services to youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness, systems involvement, mental health challenges, substance use challenges, a history of trauma, early pregnancy/parenthood, etc.  The Program Director ensures the team is actively engaged in the community and equipped to support clients in navigating community resources and internal supportive service opportunities at LifeWorks. CBC is an integrated program which works closely with other LifeWorks programs providing services to transition-aged youth. The Program Director works in partnership with managers of those programs to ensure quality of client care.

The full time, exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $79,135.41-$86,477.87 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 15 paid holidays per year; a free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the operations and strategies for the assigned program(s) with a focus on implementing a healing-centered and data-informed service delivery environment. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the assigned program(s) and associated initiatives.
• Manages highly complex and nuanced contracts with diverse stakeholders and contract compliance requirements.
• Responsible for the compilation, analysis, and reporting of program outcomes to program funders and other stakeholders. Ensures that funder reports, and other deliverables are completed and submitted accurately within the designated timeframes to meet contractual regulations and deadlines.
• Oversees program use of and compliance with evidence-based models and/or program curricula to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Continuously identifies and implements emerging and established best practices in partnership with the Research & Evaluation team to ensure continual quality improvement and high impact outcomes.
• Regularly utilizes agency and/or funder database(s) to manage, analyze, interpret, and assess program performance; uses data to make decisions and course correct as necessary.
• Manages the assigned program budget(s), approves program expense reports, and makes budgeting recommendations for each program.
• Enforces and complies with all requirements outlined by funding sources, licensure and accrediting bodies, the program, and the agency, including requirements pertaining to data, paperwork, training, processes, and procedures, among other things.
• Responsible for the hiring, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, and dismissal of direct reports in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Holds staff accountable for meeting individual and program performance objectives, such as data quality and contract compliance requirements, by coaching, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining program training materials. Delivers training to staff on an ongoing and as-needed basis to ensure excellence in service delivery.
• Provides guidance and support to direct reports managing complex crisis situations involving high-acuity clients with histories of chronic trauma and neglect, homelessness, and/or systems involvement, as applicable.
• Serves as the program's primary point of contact for contract officers, program evaluators, and subcontractors; coordinates client files and other materials for funders, monitoring visits, and internal and/or external audits
• Represents the program at leadership meetings and communicates agency and leadership decisions to their team.
• Ensures the integration of program services with other agency services to support clients in a holistic manner.
• Participates in community committees, working groups, and initiatives, and provides community trainings, presentations, and outreach activities, as appropriate.
• Functions as the program liaison between the Agency, funding sources, universities, governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Prepares for and actively participates in supervision meetings and all other required meetings or trainings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CBC:

• Oversees collaboration with external provider regarding provision of contracted psychiatric services.
• Reviews individual client outcomes with direct reports during supervision.
• Regularly provides in-field supervision, support, and field mentoring to direct reports, where applicable.
• Provides supervision to interns and licensed clinical staff in accordance with licensure standards, including Board Approved Clinical Supervision for staff working towards their advanced licensure, as needed.
• Ensures program staff comply with and deliver services in a manner consistent with fidelity standards for all relevant evidence-based and/or evidence-informed models.
• Tracks clinical supervision reimbursement and licensure renewals for direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling or a related field with advanced licensure or certification and minimum (7) years' related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred minimum (2) years of management experience including supervising and leading teams.
• Training in trauma-informed practice/ trauma-informed care preferred.
• Experience with databases; proficient level experience with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

ABOUT LIFEWORKS

With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, we are a fearless advocate for youths who are on journeys to lives they love and stability for themselves and their families. LifeWorks goal is to be able to provide clients with the resources they need a place to call home, the chance to heal, and the opportunity to learn and to work. We have one of the most comprehensive continuums of housing and support options for vulnerable youth in the country. We are committed to innovative problem saving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve. A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow and develop your professional skills while making an immediate difference in the lives of youth and families in our community.

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