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Program Director
Program: Latinas y Ninos Center
Location: 263 Eustis Street
Type: Full-time
Reports To: Deputy Director and Clinical Supervisor
Date Posted: 08/10/2010
Application Due: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY: The role of the Latinas y Niños Program Director is to oversee and manage all aspects of the Latinas y Niños residential treatment program in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Services licensing standards and with specific regard to the unique needs of women in recovery and their children.

The Latinas y Niños Center serves bilingual/bicultural women (Spanish/English) and women who feel most comfortable in a bicultural environment including, pregnant and post-partum women, women with children up to the age of 10, and single women. The program offers women an opportunity to learn about their addiction through a phased approach to treatment that is designed to build independence, strengthen resiliency and prevent relapse.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision and Training of all Program Staff Management of the day-to-day operation of the program
Ongoing development of program infrastructure
Implementation of evidence-based treatment services including specialized services for pregnant and post-partum women, women with children and single women
Management of all required reporting and administrative functions including reports to Casa Esperanza, Inc.’s Executive Team, specifically the Deputy Director and Finance Director, Quality Management and Utilization Management reporting, DPH, DCF and other required reporting, biannual licensure applications and other reports and administrative functions as required
Cultivate staff growth, development, and team work
24 Hour On Call (rotating)
Recruitment of qualified support staff
Provide staff supervision weekly
Ensure staff understanding and compliance with all DPH, DCF and Agency policies and procedures
Complete required performance evaluations (3 month and annual) with input from the Clinical Supervision
Manage client occupancy levels to meet agency objectives
Oversee ESM data collection and reporting for the Department of Public Health
Review medication log on a regular basis
Provide appropriate reports to fiscal manager on program activities including client fee and food stamp collection
Represent the program to external agencies, i.e. BSAS, District Courts, Funders, Hospitals, Schools, etc.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director to ensure that licensing standards are met
Perform regular client file reviews under direction of Clinical Supervisor, including overseeing the regular updating of Treatment Plans as appropriate and required by DPH/DCF
Ensure that staff adheres to daily program structure and schedules
Facilitate staff and clinical meetings
Collaborate with Management Team to develop, coordinate and implement additional recovery oriented treatment, educational and vocational services
Participate in Management, Clinical, Fiscal and Property Management team activities as required
Ensure required reporting is completed for all contracts and licenses
Participate in grant proposal development as required
Coordinate client care with other Casa Esperanza, Inc. programs as needed
Ensure smooth transition from one phase of treatment to the next, including from one program to the next

SKILLS: Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability manage and lead a team
Ability to manage and resolve conflict
Ability to use Motivational Counseling/Motivational Interviewing techniques
Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Demonstrated capacity to make sound clinical decisions and manage crises
Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
Computer skills, minimum Microsoft Office
Experience with homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence
Knowledge of substance abuse field, including the AA/NA 12 Step philosophy
Knowledge of appropriate community resources
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS service planning and education
Crisis management skills

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years experience working with substance abuse treatment
Minimum 2 years management and supervisory experience required
Minimum 2 year experience working in a residential environment, preferably with women and children
Familiarity with the AA/NA 12 Step Philosophy preferred

EDUCATION/TRAINING: MSW, MS or other equivalent Master’s preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience required
CADAC certified (or reasonable equivalent), or actively pursuing this certification
CPR certified

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