Outpatient Program Director

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Outpatient Program Director

Salary

$99,720.96 - $109,414.34 Annually

Location

ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202201771

Department

ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Program

SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA

Opening Date

06/08/2022

Closing Date

7/27/2022 3:49 PM Pacific

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. For any questions, contact hr.dept@esd112.org. 

General Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Specialized Student Services, the Outpatient Program Director is responsible for the administration and instructional leadership of the outpatient program, encompassing all of the management and leadership functions required to ensure a successful educational program.

Assignment/Location:
This position is full time, 235 days per year and will provide services to the Spero Program in Clark County. This position is open until filled with applications received by June 22, 2022 receiving first consideration.

Annual salary prior to 9/1/22: $99,720.96
Annual salary as of 9/1/22: $109,414.34

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions

  1. With input from the Clinical Director and/or Special Education Administrator, manage the selection, evaluation and programmatic supervision of clinical and administrative staff.
  2. Supervise the program to meet the educational and therapeutic needs of at-risk youth with concerns for their interests, special talents, cultural backgrounds and individual styles.
  3. Establish program guidelines and procedures for student activities.
  4. Establish guidelines and procedures to ensure the safety of personnel and students of the program; maintaining communication and liaison with parents, staff and community groups.
  5. Assist in the development of procedures/processes for special education, general education instruction and social/emotional related activities.
  6. Maintain knowledge of major developments and changes in special education and general education.
  7. Assist special education staff with the development and implementation of program.
  8. Participate in the budget process; facilitate preview of instructional materials.
  9. Ensure program viability and financial sustainability. Ensure clinical staff meet all billable services requirements outlined in contracts.
  10. Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies including the use of de-escalation and safe restraint in compliance with Washington State WACs and Emergency Response Protocols in situations where students pose imminent threat or harm to themselves or others.
  11. Oversee the development and implementation of specially designed behavior intervention plans integrating problem solving skills.
  12. Facilitate new relationships and maintain existing relationships with school districts, community-based organizations, community resources and state agencies.
  13. Manage and analyze outcome data and service delivery effectiveness in order to inform service provision and maintain compliance to the service models.
  14. Work in an environment with students with self-injurious behavior and mental health issues.
  15. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to function well independently and under pressure.
  16. Develop and implement program models and service methods including evidence-based practices to successfully address both the needs of students as well as the needs of the schools, families and communities.
  17. Conduct outreach to the school districts, agencies and communities served by ESD 112 behavioral health programs and solicit feedback for ensuring successful program completion.
  18. Develop and conduct program, ESD and community trainings relating to clinical and administrative topics.
Other Functions
  1. Provide meaningful feedback to staff that will improve instruction.
  2. Participate in meetings, inservice programs, workshops, ESD leadership activities and seminars.
  3. Coordinate with outside agencies to provide required services.
  4. Design and deliver professional development to support the training and growth of staff.
  5. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Mental Health Counseling, Social Services or related field.
  2. Five years of experience working in a mental health or related setting, with two years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
  3. Experience working with at-risk youth.
  4. Experience developing program policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington State Administrator Credential.
  2. Experience working in an educational service setting.
  3. Experience serving as a liaison with state and federal agencies, professional organizations, school districts and/or other institutions of higher education.
  4. Experience in delivering presentations and facilitating trainings for large and small groups.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions

  1. Outpatient setting.
  2. Extended or flexible hours as needed.
  3. Required to travel.
Employment Requirements
  1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
 
Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: https://www.esd112.org/hr/benefits/ for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

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Do you have a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Mental Health Counseling, Social Services or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have five years of experience working in a mental health or related setting, with two years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have experience working with at-risk youth?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have experience developing program policies and procedures?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you are applying for a position that requires driving, have you ever received a moving traffic violation (including DUI/DWI conviction)? Please Answer Yes or No. If yes, please provide an explanation. If the position does not require driving, please answer N/A.
06
Is disciplinary action pending in any state against your certificate or license? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
07
Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
08
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
09
Do you currently use illegal drugs? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
10
Have you used illegal drugs in the last year? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
11
Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
12
Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
13
Have you ever been found in any dependency or domestic relation matter to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any person? Please answer YES or NO. If you answered YES, attach copies of any court orders entered in the above proceeding in the attachments section of this application.
14
Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually, physically, or emotionally abused or exploited any minor, developmentally disabled person, or vulnerable adult? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
Note: A vulnerable adult includes anyone who has a functional, mental, or physical inability to care for himself or herself, or who is legally incapacitated, or has a developmental disability, or is admitted to any licensed facility or receiving services from a licensed provider.
15
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.
  • Yes
  • No
16
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?
  • Yes, I have never been convicted
  • No, I have been convicted
17
APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.
  • Yes
  • No

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