I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and oversight of both programs to ensure compliance with OMH regulations for safety and health (Part 594).
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all written documentation (i.e.: monthly tracking forms, billing paperwork, weekly progress notes, contacts with children & families, referral sources, etc.).
• Participate in all outreach presentations & C-SPOA meetings in order to develop and maintain linkages between program, potential referral sources and/or collateral service providers.
• Participate in monthly incident review meetings, ensure prompt reporting of incidents/submission of associated documentation, and provide supervisory oversight, response and follow-up as required.
• To conduct bi-weekly supervision of clinical team staff
• On call availability 24/7, when assigned, to handle any emergencies and provide intervention, rapid assessment and evaluation as needed.
• To ensure clinical team’s knowledge of medications regime of each resident.
• To ensure clinical team maintain regular contact with the referral source and consistent contact with birth, adoptive or foster family as appropriate.
• Assist in the identification and encouragement of participation in appropriate recreational activities for the residents.

• Collaborate w/ referral source and all relevant parties to ensure and monitor continued participation in school placement, therapeutic and/or other support services during the child’s stay.
• Attend required in crisis intervention/trauma informed practices and other identified trainings
• Responsible for orientation of new staff and scheduling of assigned trainings
• To perform other duties as needed

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work with a minimum of three years of experience working in the mental health, residential or other appropriate child welfare setting. Must have experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children. (LMSW or LCSW required; English/Bilingual preferred)
• Acceptable background clearance check through State Central Register, Justice Center and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux testing; COVID vaccine