Administrator Job

Job Summary:

The Administrator is responsible for the 24 hours, 7-day operation of the home. Oversee the supervision of the youths at STEPSS. Oversee the admission, treatment, and transfer of the youth.

Education and Experience:

Have a master's degree in behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two years of employment as a social worker in an agency serving children or in an STRTP for children, or
Have a bachelor's degree, preferably in behavioral science, from an accredited college or university, plus at least three years of administrative experience or supervisory experience in a social services agency which provides direct services to children in an outpatient setting or in an STRTP with a licensed capacity of six 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, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of six or more.

The Administrator shall maintain a current Administrator Certification for STRTP from the State of California.

Additional Requirements:

Must clear a CCL, DOJ, and FBI fingerprint criminal background check
Must pass a health screening which includes a current TB Test.
Must have a valid California Driver License and be insurable under the Agency Insurance carrier
Proficiency in bookkeeping, human resources, and CCL and DCFS administrative practices and procedures are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the home and delegate responsibilities to Direct Care Staff and Facility Managers.
• Execute training plan and coordinate staff compliance with training requirements.
• Interact with staff, youths, family, and others to ensure the quality of care.
• Report to the Executive Director on any urgent or emergency issues, or other known issues.
• Assist the Executive Director in developing policies and procedures and continuous quality improvement plan.
• Handle with Executive Director hiring, evaluation, and other human resource matters.
• Oversee regulatory audits.
• Assist as needed to conduct admissions.
• Review complaints and grievances by youths, staff, or the public.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of the program, treatment, and other clinical needs.
• Ensure agency adheres to the state and county standards pertaining to STRTP’s and mental health organizations.
• Trains staff in Pro-Act interventions.
• Assist Executive Director in supply provisions and other facility needs.
• Oversee and review all Special Incident Reports.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

STEPSS Residential Facility for Youth is seeking highly qualified staff who are experienced in the care and supervision of children in a therapeutic setting. STEPSS which stands for Seeking To Empower and Promote Self-Sufficiency, is a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) six-bed facility that serves girls ages (6-12). STEPSS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the city of Hemet. There are multiple shifts available. STEPSS offers competitive salaries which exceed the current market rates.