Assistant Program Director II

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this position is responsible for the
supervision of Behavioral Health Specialists and assisting the Program Director in the functioning of
the program.

This is an at-will leadership position within a program. Additionally, this position is responsible for the
day-to-day supervision of assigned staff who perform the established duties of the program. This is a
management position responsible for all phases of the management process within the assigned
program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Responsible for all coverage scheduling, including unexpected absences.
• Makes recommendations for program improvement and design.
• Ensures staff compliance with productivity standards to ensure fiscal viability of program.
• Works closely with Program Director in coordination of duties.
• Covers for absent staff to cover open shifts if no other coverage is possible.
• Maintains petty cash account.
• Conducts internal record audits and is responsible for maintaining staff personnel files in
  compliance with licensing requirements; conducts resident satisfaction interviews.
• Insures that site safety coordinator maintains monthly site inspections and safety records.
• Oversees medication distribution and related charting.
• Records in the log significant events of the shift and observations of individual clients which
  may be relevant to the client’s treatment and/or success or failure at Turning Point.
• Completes Denial of Rights forms on a monthly basis.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when
  indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides
  “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the residents and consistent with the philosophy
  of the program.
• Insures the safety, health and well-being of staff and residents.
• Insures program meets staffing/documentation requirements of CCL Title 22 or Title 17 as
  appropriate to program license at all times including particular sensitivity to such issues as
  requests for time off or scheduling of off-site trainings when the site is short staffed by more
  than one person per shift at any given time.
• Provides all necessary reports to the County and Administration in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation
from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work or related field and two
(2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services. Valid registration with the Board of
Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and at least one (1) year of supervisory/management experience.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five
  years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and
  motorcycles.

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field