Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• MA/MS degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus at least one year of administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, childcare and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more.
• or MA/MS degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of employment as a social worker in an agency serving children or in a group residential program for children.
• or BA/BS Degree from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years administrative or supervisory experience over social work, childcare and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more
• or have completed at least two years at an accredited college or university, plus at least five years administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, childcare, and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more.

Facility Manager must complete:

• 15 hours of Health and Safety Training as specified AND training in the following: Sanitary Food Handling, Child Nutrition, Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation, Caring for Children with Special Needs and Identification and Reporting of Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse.
• 4 (four) hours of training on the specialized needs of children in transition

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• GHAC Certification.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.
• Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment.
• Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.
• Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
• Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze, and interpret documents such as client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals in the English language.
• Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to function independently yet be able to seek guidance when necessary.
• Knowledge of standard and acceptable principles and practice of mental health and child protection services, as well as treatment and the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
• Knowledge of standards and accepted principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance planning and review.
• Knowledge of the role of social service agencies, both public and private.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines related to the operation and delivery of a variety of client services to individuals and families with particular emphasis on child protection services and applicable reporting laws and protocols.
• Knowledge of basic personnel principles and procedures associated with hiring, performance management and evaluations, training, and employee discipline/development.
• Knowledge of standard and accepted methods and techniques to effectively identify problems, gather pertinent data, analyze, and evaluate potential alternatives, develop, and justify recommended solutions, implement solutions, and monitor for effectiveness and success.
• Knowledge of basic structure of resources, operations, and services within a nonprofit organization and consistent with nonprofit guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and business expertise skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of CPS, child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems.
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse and telephone handset are required. Employees are frequently required to reach with their hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.