Head of Programme Management

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Program Supervisor

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. Identifies grant opportunities through Federal and State funding resources to provide programs to support the needs of involved youth and families and oversees the implementation and administration of grant programs.

Monitors implementation of programs and develops solutions to barriers in implementation of these approaches.

Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals served to stabilize situations as needed.

Oversees the development of treatment plans, safety plans and behavior management plans.

Collaborates with community partners in order to expand and enhance programs by the department.

Manages, assigns, directs, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related mental health field

A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience working directly with residents who present with developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and other similar issues

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of licensing regulations and other regulatory requirements, including investigation techniques and reporting, as they relate to residential programs and mental health services

Knowledge of mental health issues and behavioral problems of delinquent and neglected youth

Knowledge of current trends and methods in addressing mental health, juvenile justice, delinquency, and at-risk youth

Knowledge of community programs and services that may be beneficial for a juvenile justice residential setting and related grant resources

Knowledge of the methods and procedures for program monitoring and evaluation

Knowledge of principles of management

Knowledge of training resources and tools

Report writing and interpretation

Computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and similar programs

Make decisions within the framework of the County and Center mission, values, rules, regulations and policies

Speak and write in a manner that is professional, clear, and concise with tact and courtesy and creates a positive image for residents and the facility

Maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with staff, residents, community stakeholders and parents of varying status

Direct, organize and oversee the work of others and provide flexible, creative, and consistent leadership

Determine training needs for all levels of staff and research and coordinate a professional development program

Execute quality performance reviews related to program deployment and viability

Organize and maintain workflow, maintain records, documents, and electronic files

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Office or similar indoor environment: Outdoor environment: Construction site: Moving mechanical parts: Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: keyboard operating, writing): Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.