Behavioral Support Program Manager

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OUR STORY.

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying! We hope to connect with you soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION.

The Behavioral Support Program Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the Behavioral Support Specialists (BSS) and Enhanced Care Management programs. Program Manager provides interventions and coaching of staff to help all children achieve their fullest potential while in the program. This position includes site crisis management, mentoring and coaching, liaison with school, liaison with SD Wellness Collaborative, staff onboarding and effective behavioral health management and strategies; primarily for Transitional Kindergarten (TK- ages 4-5) and children with special needs (i.e I/DD), through observations, interventions, groups, training, curriculum development and reflective supervision of staff. The position reports to the Program Director. The Behavioral Support Program Manager will provide services to students and co-facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) groups with staff.

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing program policies and procedures that are enriched with positive behavior support and ensure that program staff adhere to program and Agency policies and procedures.

• Responsible for ensuring personnel issues are proactively addressed in accordance with established contract and agency policies, procedures and timelines.

• Accountable for the recruitment of direct reports and participate in the interviewing process for potential staff, interns and/or volunteers.

• Ensure all student behavior plans and Transitional Behavioral Plans and other required documentation are completed within a specified timeline.

• Facilitate SEL groups including, but not limited to, UTK and special needs youth.

• Review and approve care plans for ECM and Housing Navigation.

• Develop procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

• Responsible as liaison between APMs, school staff, ELO, and parents for meetings related to behavioral plans and management.

• Supervise and coach all staff, interns and volunteers in the program adhering to SDUSD and Health Plans contracts requirements and Harmonium policies and practices; work to build staffs skills and confidence, and mentor, encourage, and motivate all staff using the reflective supervision mode.

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.

• Must hold a current and active California Clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) under the CA Department of ConsumerAffairs Board of Behavioral Sciences for a minimum of two years

• Masters Degree required in social work, counseling, education, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in crisis management ()

• A minimum three years of direct supervision experience preferably working with children and adolescents.

• Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-being.

• Experience and knowledge of TK .

• Experience with housing and homeless services .

COMPENSATION.

• Starting Rate: $94,066.89 annually (all new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience)

• Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and critical illness insurance, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and Vacation & Sick time. In addition, we offer hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations for personal and professional development.

  Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

  
  

  
  

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