Program Administrator II

Are you searching for a meaningful work experience? Would you like to make the difference in the lives of others? Join our interdisciplinary team at the Utah State Developmental Center. We are hiring a Program Administrator II to develop and direct programs to promote independent life skills for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in our care.

Incumbents are administratively responsible for programs, policies, operations, and related matters within an institution or for the development of mental health programs including implementation and delivery of those programs. Incumbents typically manage larger operations than Program Administrator I's, develop and implement program strategies, evaluate program effectiveness, develops the budget for assigned areas of responsibility and is typically a member of the executive staff. May provide medical consultation in mental health and/or coordinate clinical activities and follow-up. May coordinate and/or act as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, etc.

Principal Duties

• Supervising and managing the new internship program
• Clinical supervision
• Formulation of workshops, trainings, crisis intervention services for possible implementation into the community
• Development and implementation of curriculum related to Behavior Support Center and community engagement
• Civil commitment completion and coordination responsibilities
• Training and implementation on Trauma Informed Care

• Development and implementation of best practices founded in evidence based or informed practices in the behavioral health field

• Collaborative work with community, federal and state partners in behavioral health practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a current LCSW license in the state of Utah (required)
• Have experience managing other Social Workers/Social Work programs (preferred)
  
• Must have at least 5 years experience managing & directing programs

Our Amazing Team
Practicing as a Program Administrator II at the Utah State Developmental Center allows you to work with an amazingly qualified and collaborative treatment team in a safe and respectful environment. We are mission-driven; promoting and offering improved quality of life for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

• Develops, directs, and/or evaluates programs.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Represents the agency with federal, state, and local government units, in the media, or with private organizations.
• Monitors agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures and budget projection, etc.
• Makes final judgment with responsibility for decisions, including explaining decision in other proceedings.
• Coordinates and implements policy and procedure changes.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations. Institutional surroundings and hazards, including being subject to possible physical attack, as well as physical and/or verbal abuse and/or exposure to ill patients, cleaning compounds and supplies.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.C.A 26-21 and R432-35.  To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please click on the following link and read section  R432-35-8.  
• https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R432-35/Current Rules?
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday:  Schedule 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with Saturday/Sunday off, with some flexibility of hours.
  

Salary : $32 - $48