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Interagency Family Preservation Director

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

he YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is celebrating over 160 years of charitable service to the Washington Metropolitan area. The Y has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Anchored in more than 10,000 neighborhoods around the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

The Interagency family Preservation Director will be responsible for:

  • Providing administrative direction, implementation, supervision and quality assurance for the IFPS Program staff for the prevention of out of home placement. IFPS services include: care coordination, clinical services, and plan of care.
  • Serving as a liaison between YMCA YFS and other providers
  • Assessing and initiate the process of the collection of fees as needed and will be familiar with the data collection systems and all requirements for contract compliance
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Supervise direct service staff and complete administrative duties as needed
  • Manage/provide oversight of programs, client records, databases, contracts and agency compliance for client numbers and services to assure compliance with required regulations
  • Maintain statistical data and reporting and generate all statistical, narrative and outcome evaluations for the YMCA, the county and others as needed in a timely manner
  • Coordinate with all YMCA Youth & Family Services programs in program delivery and maintain quality assurance of services, outcomes and documentation of outcomes
  • Facilitate and oversee agency-wide trainings
  • Monitor, approve and process expenses to meet budget
  • Consult with outside providers when necessary and outreach to schools and community
  • Provide expertise on the provision of appropriate clinical services provided to families, especially with regard to mental health and case management
  • Oversee the delivery of appropriate and quality care coordination and direct services to families and approve Plans of Care
  • Provide supervision of and support to staff, facilitators, specialists, and parent partners adhering to the legal and ethical requirements of their profession as outlined in the code of ethics; provide clinical guidance, weekly supervision, and facilitate team meetings bi-weekly; attend regularly scheduled supervision with the Director of Clinical Services
  • Review Care Coordinator progress notes, providing feedback as necessary to ensure fidelity to the wraparound model.  Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner by turning in approved notes within 24 hours of the note deadline
  • Facilitate communication among staff to discuss challenges and find creative solutions to support the families in the implementation of the Plan of Care
  • Complete clinical supervisory documentation and notes in a timely manner consistent with deadline for other staff
  • Assist staff in preparing and tracking Plan of Care and Safety Plans as well as all required outcome measures/documentation
  • Conduct quarterly and discharge chart reviews and provide follow-up to ensure that all required elements of documentation are included in the chart
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and children
  • Share on-call duties
Educational Background: 
Master’s degree in Social Work
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5-7 years experience
  • Five to seven years experience working in community mental health settings serving children and families highly preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $54,000 - $60,000 (annually)

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 3 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 4 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit