Therapeutic Foster Care Assistant Director

Clarvida

Job Descriptio n

Job Title

Program(s)

State

Population Serve d

Reports To

FLSA Status

Assistant Program Direct or

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Tennessee

All

Program Directo r

Exempt

SUMMAR Y

The Assistant Program Director, under supervision of the Program Director, will assist with the oversight

of their assigned program (i.e. Behavioral Health or Foster Care) and will ensure that Clarvida ’s values of

Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for

each client served.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI TIES

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Responsible for assisting the management of all aspects of their assigned program, to include

program development, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision

improvement commit tee.

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Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.

Encouraging program developm ent.

Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff,

government officials, and the general public.

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Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.

Provide therapy for clients as assigned.

Maintain clinical documentation on all clients seen.

OTHER DUTIES

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIT IES

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Assisting in the management of all aspects of the program in accordance with all licensing standards

and policies.

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Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.

Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual

requirements .

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Encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service.

Ensure efficient use of staff time and work schedules.

Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.

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PHYSICAL DEMAND S

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach

with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or

move up to 25 pounds.

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WORK ENVIRONM ENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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TRAVEL

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None required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERI ENCE

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Master’s degree in a Human Service Discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic

treatment environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic

treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTR ATIONS

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Has, or will obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

QUALIFICATION S

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Language Skill s

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively

to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or

innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations

on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skill s

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Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic

equations, and permutati ons. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency

distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation

techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

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Reasoning Abil ity

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal

with several abstract and concrete variables.

Leadership Skill s

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Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle

multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFIC ATIONS

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Mentoring skills

Ability to work as team member

Organizational skil ls

Communication skil ls

Ability to travel and work at multiple locations

Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion,

Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative

Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels

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MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND

AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE

POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S)

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EMPLOYEE SIGNAT URE

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DATE

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SUPERVISOR SIGNATUR E

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