Program Supervisor - Community Programs

Job Description

Job Description

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

 

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Starting Salary: $56,000

JOB SUMMARY

Provides leadership and is responsible for the overall operations and leadership of program. Works with a range of stakeholders and funders to ensure program goals are achieved and the timely submission of reporting.

Program Summary 

Stronger Families, Stronger Futures (SF2)

Stronger Families, Stronger Futures (SF2) Assists the Program Manager in oversight and support of the early childhood home visiting program through observing and mentoring program staff in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model through joint visits, supporting the Advisory Council and social connection groups. Supervises a team of FSPs. . Provide support to the Program Manager to ensure program goals are achieved and the timely submission of reporting. Education: Master's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree in early childhood or related field plus 3 years' experience with Parents and Teacher (PAT) Model can be substituted for Masters.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans for and ensures the delivery of all required services to each client in the program.
2. Works closely with collateral agencies to ensure appropriate transition and discharge planning for clients and/or students.
3. Works closely with program staff and other stakeholders to ensure the continuity of services.
4. Serves as operational administrator of the program, which includes functions such as business leadership, facilities/grounds management, etc.
5. Attends all relevant trainings and planning meetings.
6. Provides culturally competent services to all clients and families.
7. Participates in regular program meetings.
8. Provides supervision to all staff within program, if required by program.
9. Ensures documentation as required is entered into the data system in a timely fashion.
10. Ensures that the program census is maintained.
11. Works as part of a larger multidisciplinary team to respond to client and programmatic needs and with the agency at large.
12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, child and family development or other related field required. Career path to include Masters Degree in relevant field (social services, Psychology etc) 

 

EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage stress and respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Must have a thorough understanding of client needs (behavioral, social, emotional).
• Must be culturally competent to serve our student population.
• Must possess solid general computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.