PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER, CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)
General Statement of Responsibilities
This is a FLSA exempt position. The incumbent shall assist with the overall planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Prevention Services and Family Wellness initiatives, including the Training, Coalition capacity building and Student Assistance Programs.
The incumbent will coordinate program implementation with various agencies and grassroots volunteers; collaborate with contracted evaluators and Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services (DBHDS) in collecting and reporting prevention evaluation and service data; and provide direct prevention services. The incumbent is also expected to be active in community coalitions and take on leadership roles when appropriate. The incumbent reports to the Director II, Prevention and receives general supervision, referring specific situations to the supervisor when clarification of policy is needed. In carrying out the position duties, the incumbent performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.
Qualifications
Education: A Master’s Degree and license eligible within six months in a pertinent mental health field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, nursing) is preferred.
Experience: Human services experience working with children and families; management experience preferred.
Certification/License: A valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.
Knowledge
Principles, theory and strategies related to prevention, community coalition building and outreach, family systems and child development, and intervention techniques.
Research and practice of prevention assessment, evaluation and database management principles.
The practices of staff recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation.
Skills
Program planning, development, and implementation.
Prevention and treatment strategies in mental health, mental retardation and substance addiction.
Public speaking, public relations, training and presentations.
Provision of services in a variety of different environments to a variety of audiences.
Organization of records and report writing.
Administrative and clinical supervision.
Fiscal planning, budget management and fundamental accounting techniques.
Grant writing.
Abilities
Stay abreast of the Family Wellness Initiative research and best practices in prevention.
Provide prevention education services to groups, families and individuals.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with representatives of various agencies and grassroots organizations to perform outreach, public education, and program implementation.
Provide consultation to other agencies.
Carry out established policies and procedures.
Model professional behavior.
Motivate and lead staff in the successful performance of their service delivery.
Annual Salary Range
Grade 12: $58,190.93 - $87,286.41
Position Location
500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Schedule
Full-time (Exempt)