Assistant Program Director Job at Turning Point of Central California Inc
Turning Point of Central California Inc Fresno, CA 93726
Turning Point of Central California, Inc.
WE EXIST TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED.
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.
POSITION:
Assistant Program Director
PROGRAM:
First Street Center- FSP
WEBSITE:
https://www.tpocc.org/fscfsp
The First Street Center-Full Service Partnership program is an MHSA funded Full Service Partnership serving approximately 105 adult individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), referred by the County of Fresno AB 109 Probation Department. FSC-FSP provides comprehensive mental health/co-occurring services and works in conjunction with the Fresno County Probation Department to fulfill agreed upon treatment goals. FSC-FSP focuses on client strengths/abilities to successfully gain independence and self–sufficiency in the community.
LOCATION:
3636 N 1st St #162 Fresno, CA 93726
HIRING MANAGER:
Kathi De La Rosa, Assistant Program Director
PHONE:
(559) 221-1107
BASE PAY:
STATUS:
Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Until Filled
AVAILABLE:
Immediately
Company Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits
- 403b Tax Deferred Annuity Retirement fund
- 401a Pension Plan fund
- Term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On the job training including paid professional development and career development
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Family-oriented environment
- Mileage reimbursement for travel
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Program Director (APD) reports and works collaboratively with the Program Director and is responsible for leadership, coordination, development, and management of all activities of the program. The APD assists the Program Director with providing program oversight including auditing, monitoring, and coaching to ensure program compliance with company policies, laws governing privacy, health record management, client care, probation coordination, and program access (e.g. scheduling, coordination, and utilization). The APD supports the Program Director in guiding the treatment and administrative aspects of the program. The APD is responsible for the leadership, coordination, development, and management of all housing activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Function as a member of the First Street Center – FSP leadership team, to assist in review, planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of all program services and activities, under the direction of the Program and Regional Directors.
- Assist in providing direction and training to program staff to ensure team members are familiar with, understand, and comply with existing agency policy, procedures, and program design requirements.
- Assist in the oversight of quality of documentation and adherence to Fresno County Documentation standards.
- Ensure treatment team documents services to meet all treatment program, county and state requirements. Review the quality of case coordination activities, significant intervention and progress towards development and attainment of a treatment plan.
- Consult regularly with clinical mental health services staff, for the purpose of reviewing treatment intervention methods to ensure quality treatment planning and service delivery.
- Train staff in program procedures, specific work assignments, ethical, legal obligations, including client confidentiality.
- Provide direct case management, rehab, and crisis services as needed.
- Assist the Program Director to train staff on mental health treatment modalities and core competencies including but not limited to: mandated reporting, cultural competency, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, assertive community treatment, co-occurring treatment, core correctional practices, risk-need responsivity principle, criminogenic needs, and other applicable training.
- Assist the Program Director in producing program annual reviews, and ongoing evaluation/documentation of supervisees, including selection of work assignments, accuracy and completeness of work, productivity, disciplinary actions, and all functions related to work performance, as indicated.
- Provide monthly program reports and statistics, as assigned.
- Provide support as needed in crisis situations or incidents. Responsible for documenting the incident, recording actions taken, and outcome in an incident report.
- Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of clients.
- Assist with hiring and onboarding staff including familiarizing new hires with program policies, procedures, safety, illness prevention, ethics, standards, legal considerations, and confidentiality.
- Provide annual review, and ongoing evaluation of supervisees, including work assignment priority, accuracy, productivity, services quality, time management, career development, and all other functions related to work performance.
- Participates in various aspects of the Mental Health Diversion Court (MHDC) and/or any Forensic/Behavioral Health Court, including appearing in court as an agency representative, coordinate services, prepare declarations of program suitability, review psychological assessments, review court progress reports, and generate court reports.
- Serve as a community liaison and agency representative to foster collaboration and partnership with the department of behavioral health, community corrections partnership, probation department, community organizations, and county treatment providers.
- Attend all relevant county department of behavioral health, community, forensics, community corrections partnership and probation meetings.
- Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Regularly facilitate staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and probation case staffing meetings.
- Follow and monitor staff compliance with agency meal and rest break policies and procedures.
- Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others.
- Provide the Program Director with timely reports on any unusual occurrences that might impact the overall program operation or the health and safety of clients or employees.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with funding agencies.
- Complete a minimum 40 hours training annually per Turning Point training requirements.
- Drive on company business as needed/requested.
- Model professional employee behavior.
- Comply with all Turning Point Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: workplace safety, reporting work related injuries, Infection Control and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients and others.
- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at Turning Point. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Regional Director. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Child Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, with at least two (2) years' post-licensure experience.
- Eligible to provide BBS Supervision under California State Regulations.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of Wellness and Recovery ACT model treatment and the implications on serving clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Dual-Diagnosis individuals.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding the treatment of clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Dual-Diagnosis clients.
- Current certified training in emergency first aid procedures and CPR, preferred.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work with individual clients and staff members of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
- Must be available by cell phone as needed.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
- Must maintain good relationships with current, future and past employees, co-workers, vendors, third party administrators, and others with whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner
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