Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Director of Crisis Intervention Programs is an exempt position responsible for providing on-site response to assist staff whenever necessary. They may provide engagement, counseling, referral, and linkage to formal (community providers) and informal (family, friends, neighbors, school, etc.) resources to prevent ongoing client crisis and support law enforcement in reducing the number of officers deployed to non-emergency situations.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to Navigator Supervisors, Assistant Program Director, and support staff during assigned shifts.
• Provide leadership to the program in the absence of the Senior Director of Crisis Intervention.
• Provide on-site response to assist Community Navigators and Navigator Supervisors, whenever necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the fulfillment of contractual objectives in the assigned areas.
• Participate in quality improvements committees, planning, and processes, including oversight of peer reviews, as related to internal programs and external reviews.
• Share rotating on-call responsibilities with the Navigator supervisors and other designated staff.
• Assist the Senior Director of Crisis Intervention in statistical record keeping associated with clients and program personnel, program planning, community outreach, training, and development of resources for the clients.
• Work with leadership and finance in reviewing budgets and financials for areas of responsibility
• Assure policies, procedures, job descriptions, and other information related to the program are current and updated.
• All other assigned duties.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $74,500 annual salary
• 20 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

The Director of Crisis Intervention Programs must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement; along with five (5) years of experience in the human services field, as well as knowledge in human development, counseling theories, and practices. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in program planning, evaluation, and management is required.

• Must be licensed or a Registered Intern with a valid State of Florida License in the discipline of Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, and/or Psychology.
• Previous experience in the crisis intervention, mental health, or substance abuse field.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources.
• Ability to effectively present information regarding the program to stakeholders, community members, and councilmembers.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment under hostile situations, including potential exposure to verbally and/or physically aggressive clients.
• Ability to work long hours when required, including working during natural disasters.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Required to use personal car to transport clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with current auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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