Virginia Home for Boys and Girls · 2 months ago
ILA Program Manager
Henrico, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expVirginia Home for Boys and Girls is seeking an ILA Program Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of ILA programming for young adults. The role involves overseeing program personnel, ensuring quality of care, and providing casework services to help youth achieve independence.
CommunitiesEducationNon ProfitTherapeuticsYoung Adults
Responsibilities
Lead and manage program personnel in accordance with DSS licensing requirements, including overseeing logistical components and providing resources as necessary
Monitor and assure quality of care in accordance with program parameters
Serve as a point of contact for program staff performance matters with the oversight of the Director and Human Resources, including hiring, training, performance management, and termination
Serve as the secondary decision-maker/emergency response contact; on call for emergencies
Serve as Child-Placing Supervisor per DSS Standards, which includes direct supervision of LCPA caseworkers as assigned by Executive Director
Serve as point of contact during DSS licensing inspections, providing information to the specialist as requested
Serve as the primary point of contact for referrals, including communicating with referral sources, coordinating campus tours, interviewing potential clients, and collaborating with the Director to make final admission decisions
Supervise and support caseworkers in achieving performance goals, offering guidance and coaching to promote professional growth and help staff overcome barriers to effective service delivery
Build relationships with youth to facilitate effective collaboration in developing the service plan and achieving progress
Orient youth to program
Supervise youth in a least restrictive manner
Support youth through on call, 24/7 phone access (secondary on-call); in person if needed
Counsel youth in preparation for discharge
Assists with caseload management as needed to ensure program continuity and client support
Qualification
Required
A doctorate or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university plus three years of experience providing casework services to children and families
A doctorate or master's degree in a field related to social work such as, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling with at least four years of experience in providing casework services to children and families in a child-placing agency
A baccalaureate degree in any field plus five years of experience in providing casework services to children and families
Ability to work in accordance with VHBG values of belonging, accountability, collaboration, agility, and excellence
Strong critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively to foster goal accomplishment
Good organizational, time management, and strong analytical skills to respond to and coordinate a varied workload
Ability to develop, analyze and interpret fiscal, legal and human resource data for guiding decision making
Ability to perform job in accordance with the organization's policies & procedures
Ability to communicate and present effectively both verbally and in writing, complex data in a manner understandable to the general staff population
Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility
Ability to lead by example
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time as well as move easily throughout the program setting and lift up to 50 pounds
Problem Solving
Oral and Written Comprehension - The ability to listen, read, and understand information and ideas presented in writing and through spoken words and sentences
Oral Expression and Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speech and in writing so others will understand
Speech Clarity and Recognition- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; and the ability to understand the speech of another person
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Reliable transportation and the ability to drive in most conditions is required
Must be able to drive and transport youth using agency vehicles
Preferred
Knowledge of Virginia Foster Care Services
Two to four years of experience in a supervisory or administrative role
Company
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
VHBG is a nonprofit organization that supports young people through education, therapeutic resources, and transitional living services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claiborne Warner
President and CEO
Sandra McKinney
CFO
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