Director of Youth Programs
Company: Methodist Children's Home Society
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
The Director of Youth Programs -will serve as an important
member of the agency's leadership team and implement the strategic
vision of the agency. The Director will oversee the programs and
services related to youth experiencing homelessness including the
LGBTQ+ community; additionally the Director will work to develop
strong community relationships within the program to discover, and
implement culturally responsive, best practice services that
address youth mental health and homelessness within the region and
ensure youth have permanent supportive housing.
Work with the Program Supervisors and
treatment teams to implement and oversee Trauma-Informed Treatment
within each program and ensure fidelity to contracts, department
goals, and treatment modalities. Work with the Program Supervisors
and various other Directors to oversee meet department goals and
contract objectives as well as meet clients emotional, physical,
and basic needs within the guidelines of the highest standard of
care. Manage the operations of transitional housing and rapid
rehousing programs and enforce best practice models to ensure that
the programs are functioning within the rules, regulations and
guidelines set forth by the HAND, HUD, MCHS and COA.Oversee the
program staff to ensure that they are functioning within the
requirements of their job duties; provide guidance, training,
assistance and support to staff when needed, including planning for
staffing, performance management, professional development,
adjusting workloads as necessary, and addressing and resolving
complaints to create a climate of teamwork and motivation; directly
manage staff and be able to effectively perform the program and
administrative duties of supervisors or case managers as needed in
those roles.Act as staff expert for the programs, working with the
program staff regarding department or program
licensing/certification rules, licensing complaints and rulings to
ensure ongoing compliance with all agency, licensing, contractual,
and legal obligations and requirements.Maintains an up-to-date
understanding of the latest innovative, evidence-based practices
for providing services and/or treatment of LGBTQ+ youthEducation
and Experiences
A Master's Degree in human behavioral
science such as Social Work (MSW) or related discipline where 25%
of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human
behavior sciences. Five (5) years' experience as a supervisor in a
residential, transitional housing, or inpatient setting working
with serious emotional disorder (SED) at-risk young adults between
the ages of 18-25.+ -MCHS offers a generous compensation package
which includes medical and dental benefits which are 100% covered
by the employer, generous PTO plan, supplemental benefits, 401k
with match, professional development opportunities, and more! -
-MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based
upon personal capabilities and qualifications without
discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age,
marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as
established by law. - This policy extends to all policies and
procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation,
benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of
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Keywords: Methodist Children's Home Society, Detroit , Director of Youth Programs, Executive , Detroit, Michigan
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