Family and Youth Peer Support Queens Alliance Program Supervisor

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative supervision and provide training to Family Peer Advocates (FPA) and Youth Peer Advocates (YPA)
• Oversee the referral and case assignment process.
• Review and monitor all information being reported in the electronic health record/data system.
• Compiling data for and assisting with completion of monthly Levels of Service reports.
• Representation of Vibrant borough alliance at various meetings.
• Partnering with the Data Analyst to gather and report upon operational data.
• Conduct evaluation/performance appraisals for all staff members on an annual basis.
• Maintain consistent staff schedules in order to assure appropriate coverage for all program functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, and referral sources
• Assist and accompany peer advocates on home, office, and community visits and provide coverage where necessary.
• Assist in guiding quality assurance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualities:

• Must be an experienced leader with a strong commitment to excellence
• Promoting of a culture of wellness within the office and in all rendered services
• Leadership driven by respect, honoring of each individual team member
• Flexible and willing to go above and beyond

Qualifications:

• Experienced as a Family Peer Advocates (at least seven years) or Qualified Mental Health Professional with 3-years’ experience
• Expertise navigating the children’s mental health and other child-serving systems
• Ability to direct and supervise a program and its staff
• Ability to gather data and submit reports

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply