Residential Treatment Center Assistant Administrator

Class incumbent assists in the direction of the clinical program and the operation of a group living facility for emotionally disturbed adolescents.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

Possession of a Delaware mental health license such as a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or eligible within one year.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, coordinates and directs individual care and treatment programs for emotionally disturbed adolescents.
   
• Assists in the establishment of internal operating policies and procedures compatible with the intent and purpose of the department's directives, statutes and State and Federal licensing standards.
   
• Participates in the evaluation of the work of subordinate staff, and provides staff development through training and supervision. Interprets procedures and policies for staff as required.
   
• Responds to inquiries from concerned parties including all complaints and requests made by youths, families and community.
   
• Provides individual, group and family counseling as required for the treatment of emotionally disturbed adolescents. Manages treatment emergencies and crisis.
   
• Investigates any irregularities and difficulties arising within the facility taking appropriate measures as required.
    
• Recommends disciplinary and corrective action to superior.
   
• Assists in the preparation of budget forecasts, and monitors facility operation expenditures.
   
• Prepares reports and maintains records on client progress and behavior including incident reports and treatment records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Residential Treatment Center Assistant Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral Science or Social Science or related field. 
2. Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs. 
3. Three years experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
4. Six months experience in child and adolescent development.
5. Six months experience in behavior management such as  understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
6. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
7. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
8. Knowledge of staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.