School-Based Program Manager (The Loft)

Position Title:Manager of School Based Youth Services ProgramsReports To:          Director of Programs

1. Demonstrates cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
2. Must be able to professionally relate to and connect with a diverse set of stakeholders including funders, clients, community members, and coworkers.
3. Is committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
4. Works from a strengths-based perspective.
5. Understands and works well with other service systems (i.e. Division of Child Protection and Permanency, juvenile justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
6. Recognizes that the needs of consumers are priority and responds appropriately.
7. Understands and adheres to all Family Connections policies and procedures, and keeps abreast of and adheres to QI policies and procedures.

1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings. 
3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
4. Willing to take on extra work when needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy).
5. Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures.
6. Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards others and conducts self in a mature, competent, confident, and respectful manner.
7. Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency, consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic forms.
8. Practices self- care, possesses a healthy work/ life balance and provides exceptional customer service.
9. Ensures the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of hazards, injuries, equipment problems.
10. Understands, practices, and reiterates the importance of emergency evacuation plan and other safety policies (universal precautions, etc.).
11. In times of crisis is willing to help others, and communicates urgent information quickly to supervisor and team.
12. Maintains good attendance (i.e. Maintains FT or PT schedule as contracted, and attendance does not impair or negatively affect the team.)
13. Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc.
14. Meets program productivity requirements.
15. Uses good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options in problem solving.

1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
2. Documents supervision.
3. Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
4. Has insight about self (i.e. strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge toward growth and change.

1. Responsible for day-to-day management of High School and Middle School, (as applicable), SBYSPs.
2. Report to and update Director of Programs on the status of program.
3. Facilitate SBYSP team meetings, Case Conferences and CAB (Community Advisory Board) meetings and keep minutes of each meeting.
4. Manage and assist in program related training needs and issues to ensure continuity of quality in program.
5. Assess and address HIPPA and risk management concerns and issues according to agency policies.
6. Assist the Human Resources Manager with the hiring, training, disciplining, evaluating, and motivating clinical staff.
7. Manage all program budget and finance in conjunction with the Director of Programs, Finance Team and COO.
8. Shop for program via online or in person as needed to ensure uninterrupted services and continuous running of program (s).
9. Commitment to the Quality Improvement process, including participation on the steering committee and at least one sub-committee. As well as supporting program staff participation.
10. Commit to empowering students and their families to solve their own problems and to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child.

11. Refer students and their families to appropriate services.
12. Manage and input data into multiple databases including but not limited to the agency ECR (Netsmart), funder database (Salesforce/Connex) and ensure all information is entered accurately and within agency and funder given timeframes.
13. Collaborate with School and local community for events and activities to provide most comprehensive services.
14. Interface with school administration, guidance, CST, and any other appropriate school district staff regularly to promote continued relationships, collaborative efforts, and growth of the SBYSP.
15. Market program in the school and community.
16.  Complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion including but not limited to, Record Reviews, Quarterly funder reports, yearly contract documents, QI documents, monthly calendars, school district advertisements, etc.   
17.  Demonstrate timely attendance to all required meetings and participate as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
18. Attend all State funder required meetings as scheduled.
19. Demonstrate cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e., is flexible in presentation of profession self, can “connect” with diverse populations, and has the skills to integrate culture* throughout the clinical process with respect to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance, mental and/or physical capability, etc.
20.  Review, sign and adhere to the Agency’s HIPPA/Confidentiality requirements, as outlined in the Agency’s Confidentiality Agreement.
21. Familiarity and adherence to all Agency Policies and Procedures and Family Connections’ Core Values.
22. Perform other duties as required.

Salary : $65,000 - $71,500Vacation & Benefits: 

• Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. 

• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

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