Seattle, United States | Posted on 10/31/2024
We exist to eliminate the need for the criminal legal system for youth and young adults. To do this, we create alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults based on committed relationships centered on love, compassion, and consistency. We use community to heal community, planting seeds of hope, self-respect, and vision to unlock the promise of our youth while fighting to dismantle the systems of oppression that threaten to take that promise away.
Job DescriptionSummary of Position The Program Director, LEAD, reports to the CEO and is responsible for informing and overseeing operations to support services for clients with behavioral health conditions living in extreme poverty and involved in the criminal justice system.
This position is funded by a King County contract operating in the White Center and Unincorporated North Highline area and works in tandem with LEAD's operations in Burien. The LEAD program works with individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders to help them achieve stability and improve quality of life.
Program Manager
Oversee a team that includes a screening and outreach coordinator and multiple case managers who work directly with clients to help them access resources to address their behavioral health conditions, housing needs, and criminal justice involvement.Set the direction and policy for harm reduction case management and other best practices.Support CP LEAD Team in tailoring case management services and developing clinically oriented treatment planning.Support Screening & Outreach Coordinator to assess healthcare needs and address emergent client needs.Facilitate sharing of information and paperwork between case managers and screening and outreach coordinators.Crisis Management and Problem Solving: Address and resolve conflicts and crises that may arise within the program.Budgeting: Management of the program's budget and timely financial reporting.Data Management and Reporting: Ensure data collection and reporting processes.Monitor program outcomes and grant requirements.Staff Supervision: Manage the performance of staff members.Staff Wellness: Monitor and promote self-care throughout the team.Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations of staff members.Employee Engagement and Team Building: Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and collaboration.Partner with other service providers and programs within Community Passageways.Requirements: Clinical training and expertise in mental health disabilities, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.Supervision experience in a clinical setting.Experience managing a caseload and case conferencing.Experience with populations with high-acuity needs.De-escalation training and/or demonstrated experience.Experience navigating and/or working within the criminal legal system.Current Washington State Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.Preferred Skills/Experience: Personal experience of recovery around gun violence.Interest or experience in working with program participants who have difficulty engaging with traditional programs.Ability to implement harm reduction techniques within a participant-centered framework.Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds.Ability to work effectively with participants displaying a wide range of behaviors.A commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs.Ability to oversee and train staff to utilize and track participant progress.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Willingness to execute routine administrative procedures and tasks.Proficiency in mainstream office software.Flexible schedule, Generous PTO, 401k, Aetna Health Insurance, Aetna Dental Insurance, Aetna Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, 100k employer paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Fin Fit- Financial literacy services, MetLife Legal Plans.
#J-18808-Ljbffr