• Mandated reporter
• Must have understandings of genograms, ecograms, and social histories
• Must understand child welfare and state system
• Must understand levels of care in the state of Kansas
• Working knowledge of family counseling techniques, both individual and group
• Flexible to changing situations, staff and youth
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Requires knowledge of the mental health care system and managed care
• Sensitive to the needs of youth and families
• Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary
• Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanisms
• Understands adolescent therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
• Display strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Handles multiple priorities
• Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure
• Manages stress appropriately
• Works alone effectively
• Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
• Works effectively with others /teamwork
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions
• Directly supervises afterhours staff, both in office and in the field.
• Participates in scheduling, employee evaluations, and performance improvement
• Resolves staff conflicts to ensure a good working environment
• Monitors placements to ensure children are placed in the least restrictive setting that meets their individual needs
• Liaisons between subcontractors/providers and Saint Francis Ministries Reintegration/Adoption programs
• Provides backup administrative support to maintain the high functioning of the program
• Ensures on-call forms are kept current.
• Provides leadership for staff and feedback on performance.
• Meets regularly with assigned team staff to provide case consultation and feedback on performance.
• Monitors overall client satisfaction of program and advises Care Center Director of the findings
• Reports and Assures staff report critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms
• Reports and Assures staff report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience

• 2 year(s): Prefer two years’ experience with children and family services

Education

• Bachelors of Social Work or better

• Bachelors or better in Addictions or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Skills

• Remaining calm in a crisis
• Meeting deadlines
• Handles multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Customer Service
• Create a positive work environment
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to work flex sched and on-call
• Ability to travel

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)