Director Of Residential

Director Of Residential
Vassar, MI. 48768

• DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS POSITION DESCRIPTION
• The Mission of the Director of Residential Programs is “Helping Children and Families to be Victors” MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required: Master’s degree preferred
• Three years of experience working in an organization similar to Wolverine Human Services; designing, developing, and managing residential client programs and clinical therapy; participating in federal, state, and local policy definition and implementation; supervising and managing staff
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organizational strategy and lead, influence, and supervise individuals and teams of people who may or may not be direct reports
• Detail oriented, well organized with strong time and project management skills
• Solid leadership skills, effectively manage a high performing team, provide coaching and development
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to shifting priorities, multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines * Proven ability to recognize and implement opportunities for improvement and leading change
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills * Understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), TCI, and Red Cross CPR and First Aid
• Valid Michigan driver license and chauffeur license or ability to obtain chauffeur license
• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervision of Residential Program staff
• Define and implement exceptional and leading-edge client care strategies that meet and, if appropriate, exceed license and program requirements
• Provide leadership direction, support, and the resources required to hold direct reports and their teams accountable to provide the best possible client services
• Establish and ensure that the administrative and Residential Program policies and procedures of the Agency are implemented and take appropriate action to correct discrepancies
• Ensure Residential Program decisions are based on sound financial analysis and are consistent with future growth and sustainability of the Agency
• Challenge the status quo to produce new or better methods, processes, or policies that add value to the Agency
• Be informed of appropriate advancements and opportunities necessary to maintain WHS’s mission
• Function as mandated reporter as required by the Michigan Child Protection Law
• Other duties as assigned USUAL TIME INVOLVEMENT Full Time:
• This is an exempt position
• REPORTS TO Chief Operating Officer DIRECT REPORTS Residential Care Supervisors, Intake Supervisor, Program Directors

Job Type: Full-time