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JOB TITLES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Executive Director

The Executive Director manages the overall day-to-day operations, assuring compliance with Federal, State, County, and local laws and regulations. He/She oversees and assures that there is a comprehensive quality treatment program for all residents and reviews and approves all policies and procedures of the agency. The Executive Director represents the Agency and its programs to governmental agencies, the Board of Directors, and the community.
  • Masters degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 4 years of employment as a social worker in an agency serving children or in a group residential program for children.
  • Must clear the legal, physical, educational, and emotional screening process by the Board of Directors
  • Excellent leadership and management abilities
  • Excellent communication and language skills
  • Ability to establish and control budget and other fiscal responsibilities
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
  • Ability to interpret extensive information

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Business Manager

In addition to managing the business and financial functions of the agency, the Business Manager processes and administers the accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and benefits programs.
  • Degree in Business/Accounting-related field with minimum of 5 years experience
  • Proven record of success in program implementation
  • Computer literate in Word, Excel, Peachtree
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Executive Director and the agency, both independently and under the supervision of the Executive Director. This person processes the mental health billing, mental health contracts, education contracts, training records, and assists in human resources functions.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 5 years experience in administrative support field
  • Efficient use of basic Microsoft computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent organizational skills and multi tasking skills
  • Excellent communication skills; appropriate telephone skills

General Program Manager

The Program General Manager plans, administers, advises on, and/or performs work in the following areas for the residential and non-public school sites: program development, program tracking, and program training. In addition to these tasks, the Program General Manager participates in recruiting and hiring employees, personnel supervision and evaluation, and community relations.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 Years Minimum Experience with SED Youth
  • 5 Years Experience in Management
  • Supervision and crisis management capabilities
  • Mentoring/Coaching skills
  • Excellent leadership and management abilities
  • Excellent communication and language skills
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Residential Manager

The Residential Manager provides direct supervision and evaluation for all residential supervisors and their staff, oversees the maintenance and caretaking of the residential sites, coordinates and works with the community and Police and Sheriff Departments to ensure a good relationship, and recruits and selects employees.
  • Bachelor's degree or AA degree with 2 years child care experience
  • A minimum of 4 years experience if no degree
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Supervision and crisis management capabilities
  • Flexibility, team builder
  • Computer literate
  • Administrator Certification
  • Social worker abilities
  • Mentor/Coaching skills

Mental Health Specialists

The mental health specialists, therapists, and Social Workers/Licensed Therapists provide individual, family, and group therapy in the residential and school treatment programs using various therapeutic milieus. This treatment includes maintaining relationships with county mental health and probation departments and client families.
  • Master's Degree in a mental health related field and 2 years FTE experience in a mental health setting or
  • Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field and 4 years FTE or
  • Associate Arts Degree in a mental health related field and 6 years of FTE
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Crisis management skills

Special Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers provide teaching, assessment, behavior management, and classroom management. They also participate in program and curriculum development, school functions and special events, student supervision at agency and school functions and events as necessary for the efficient and safe operation of school or programs.
  • Clear regular credential
  • Intern or clear specialist credential/moderate - severe
  • Prefer 2 years experience working with the ED population
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Leadership and supervisory capability
  • Crisis Management skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Adaptable, flexible
  • Computer literate

Teacher Assistants

Teacher Assistants work closely with the Special Education Teachers to ensure that written lesson plans support curriculum to enact IEP goals, help coach students to personalize their portfolios, participate in school functions and special events, participate in student supervision at agency and school functions and events as necessary for the efficient and safe operation of the school and programs.
  • High school diploma and ability to pass standardized Math/English test (A.A. preferred)
  • Safe driving record
  • Athletic ability
  • Good written and verbal communication skills; good listening skills
  • Computer literate
  • Enthusiastic and flexible

Residential Facility Managers

Residential Site Managers ensure that group homes operate from a consistent and accurate daily schedule and current program information and guidelines are posted, available, explained, and adhered to by staff and residents. Residential Site Managers develop and oversee implementation of group and individual activities that build academic, social, and behavioral competencies of residents. They develop, plan, and implement various projects, train staff to facilitate activities, attend activities for observation and training purposes, and coordinate group home and school activities.
  • A minimum of 15 quarter units in Behavioral Science and 4 years direct child care in an agency
  • Prefer Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science with 2 years supervisory experience and four years direct child care
  • One year supervisor training/experience; prefer two years supervisory experience
  • Experience with Special Ed and severely emotionally disturbed population
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and supervisory skills
  • Excellent crisis management skills
  • Organization skills; flexibility

Child Care Workers

Child Care Workers supervise the youth activities when working in the house and assist in supervision of activities when in the school. They are responsible for creating a safe environment for all clients, and participate in meetings, training, agency functions, and in-house outings and activities.
  • High school diploma
  • Prefer A.A. or B.A. in related field with 1 year experience working with the ED population
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Supervisory and crisis management capabilities
  • Ability to be flexible
  • Valid California drivers license with good driving record
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Additional Positions Qualifications

Licensed Therapists

  • Licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Therapist or Licensed Social Worker
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills Crisis management skills
  • Community Relations/Interaction skills

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Social Workers
  • Licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Social Worker
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Crisis management skills · Community Relations/Interaction skills