Assistant Treatment Director

SAFY is seeking a full time Assistant Treatment for our Cleveland division in Ohio.

As an Assistant Treatment Director, you will beresponsible for the treatment and quality of care for the youth in placement at a designated division. Provide continuous direction, assistance, and clinical oversight to those supervised. Accountable for the fiscal viability of the division.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

Clinical:

• Directly involved in crisis intervention.
• Responsible for oversight of the intake and placement process, coordinating with the Case Coordinators and FDS’s & using them in a consultative role to expedite placement of youth referred.
• Responsible to assure that all incoming youth complete required pre- and post- assessments.
• Participate in all rule violation investigations in the division and placement preservation meetings.
• Review and approve all treatment foster home certifications and re-certifications.
• Fill in for various positions during an absence or vacancy of such.
• Attend division events for foster parents and youth. Assure foster parent training is occurring as required and may assist in providing the training

Compliance/Reporting:

• Responsible to ensure that youth, foster parent and other client files are in compliance at all times. Establish a routine schedule for performing file audits with the appropriate FYS/QI staff.
• In states where applicable, responsible for overseeing divisional compliance for Mental Health Utilization.
• Visit all foster homes according to SAFY policy and all referral sources annually.
• Prepare reports, as required, in a timely manner.

Supervisory:

• Lead, coach and develop a high performance divisional team. Provide direction to staff in the form of answers to problems and advice with staff performance and youth issues. Establish performance goals for the division and monitor progress.
• Interview candidates applying for assigned clinical and non-clinical positions in the division. Responsible for the training of assigned staff, which includes, thorough and complete training for new employees and assuring that the current staff receive appropriate continuing education. Assign performance goals, conduct monthly supervision, and perform scheduled evaluations for all direct reports. Establish work schedules and on call rotation among staff to assure coverage of the division.
• Supervise treatment plan development and reviews. Provides supervisory backup for the needs of treatment foster parents and staff. Conducts division treatment team meetings.
• Work with Executive Director and finance department to develop an annual operating budget and work within that budget once approved. Review monthly financial information and make suggestions when necessary.
• Address both the clinical and operational issues within the division.

Other:

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
• Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
• Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job related skills.
• Attend all leadership meetings, quarterly Growth and Development meetings and once a month divisional Growth and Development meetings.
• Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
• Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
• Submit monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
• Conduct new staff orientation training as necessary.
• Provide backup to on call response for assigned region(s).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child and family studies, or other approved related field of human services
• LSW or LPC; LISW, LPCC preferred
• Three years of relevant experience with above listed degrees, experience in child welfare preferred, OR relevant experience in working with children in general.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range - $58,000 - $67,000
• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick & vacation time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Professional Development & reimbursement for outside clinical supervision
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company paid cell phone or stipend
• Daily access to your earned wages through Zayzoon
• Performance Bonus Potential

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LSW, LPC, LISW or LPCC (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Salary : $58,000 - $67,000