Program Director

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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Program Director
, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

• Pay range is between $102,714 - $ per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels  are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

The Program Director directs the delivery of effective high-quality services of one or more programs serving youth and/or young adults. Duties include direct and indirect supervision and oversight of all service planning and delivery, program and resource development and management, personnel management including hiring, evaluation, coaching, and training. The Program Director provides leadership congruent with applicable regulation as well as agency policy, values, and mission;

provides management reports as required; and leads significant program committees or efforts as assigned. The Program Director has indirect and direct reports and manages multiple funding streams. The Program Director represents the agency and program with funders, governmental agencies, and community providers.

• M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as a CA LCSW/MFT clinician for two (2) years or able to meet this requirement within six (6) months if supervising staff who are accruing hours toward licensure from the CA Board of Behavioral Services.
• Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.
• Must be certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if the work assignment is in a county program that requires CANS/ANSA certification.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide care, treatment and services.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
• Clean driving record and a current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire.
• Must have access to dependable transportation available and personal car insurance, unless using agency vehicle.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

• One-year post‑graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED).
• One year experience with program modality (example: school‑based, residential, mobile/community‑based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Experience in using a strength‑based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant and community service.
• Experience with relevant evidence‑based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma‑informed approaches).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities.
• Experience in effectively using behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community services.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.