Abraxas Youth & Family Services · 18 hours ago
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is currently looking for a solutions-oriented Executive Director at their West River Haven program. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of residential services to ensure a safe and secure environment and the delivery of high-quality services.
ConsultingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with all applicable licensing regulations, accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulatory standards
Updates and amends policy and procedures manual for accuracy and regulatory compliance
Develops yearly program/facility fiscal goals
Implements and maintains budget and develops and drives the achievement of profit and loss goals
Monitors and manages day to day operations to ensure policy compliance, effective client supervision, delivery of quality services, and the facilitation of program/facility schedule
Supervises, assists with hiring, and evaluates staff performance. Develops measurable objectives for necessary improvements and implements appropriate corrective action to staff adhering to human resources policies and utilizing Human Resources when necessary
Confers with local agencies and internal contacts such as social service, community relations, criminal justice, consultants, and other program/facility staff members to interpret the programmatic activities and objectives as well as developing cooperative working relationships
Develops and ensures that the program has implemented and follows through on all quality, compliance, safety, and privacy policies, actions, and improvement plans
Evaluates program/facility training needs for staff members and coordinates and implements training activities and programs
Communicates regularly and thoroughly with appropriate supervisory staff members on matters such as operational, administrative, and personnel issues within the program/facility
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) intervention techniques and skills and provide effective supervision to staff regarding the use of SCM
Identify nature, dynamics and categories of challenging behaviors and reduce their frequency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential and nonresidential program/facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level; Licensure preferred to include LCSW, LICSW or LCMHC etc
Master's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which two years' experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level. Licensure preferred to include LCSW, LICSW or LCMHC etc
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Criminal clearances (Specific State & child clearances and, FBI)
Pass Drug Screening and Physical Exam
Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence
Valid registered vehicle insurance
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Benefits
Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k)
Life Assistance Program (LAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Training
Advancement Opportunities
Company
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Abraxas offers alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, detention, and more services to youth and adults.