Bethany Christian Services
Hours: 40 hours/week
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.
Requisition # : req15502
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI Hours:
40 hours/week As an Assistant Branch Director, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the operations and day-to-day management of branch staff and services in partnership with the Branch Director. This individual is also responsible for ensuring compliance with state licensing, local board, professional standards, and branch/agency policies and procedures for all services rendered within the branch. This position is expected to function effectively with little supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements. Essential Job Responsibilities
Ensure effective branch operations through strong leadership and management of staff, selecting good talent, training and developing staff, and motivating staff Manage, direct, and lead direct report and facilitate weekly meetings in accordance with agency and contract requirements Cultivate a positive, team-centered work environment Ensure program requirements are met in accordance with agency and external partner standards Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests Review and respond to incident reports while consulting with staff involved Assist in the delivery of quality services consistent with state licensing and Bethany's standards of practice Ensure proper documentation of services along with timely preparation and submission of reports Monitor all child placement activity and stay informed about foster care and adoptive plans and related decision making Provide trauma-based therapy to children and their parents, as necessary Serve as a back-up for social work services when adequate coverage is not available among social work staff Stay informed about industry child welfare issues, legislation trends, and practices through professional literature and networking Assist the Branch Director in developing positive relationships with contractors, referral sources, other agencies, courts, and churches Assist with the preparation of the annual branch office budget in partnership with the Branch Director Monitor branch revenue and expenditures in alignment with agency policies and board expectations; provide corporate office statistical reports timely Assist with development, preparation, and distributions of public relations, marketing and fundraising material Participate in fundraising events for Bethany's ministry Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services Complete other duties as assigned Qualifications
MSW or Master’s level degree in Social Services, or equivalent field of study At least three (3) years of experience overseeing a program in the field of social services Active LISW in the state of the work location Must be at least 21 years of age At least one (1) year of experience managing others with successful budget development and management expertise Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries If direct contact with clients, proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID is required Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity Employment type
Part-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Director” roles. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bethany Christian Services by 2x
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Grand Rapids, MI Hours:
40 hours/week As an Assistant Branch Director, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the operations and day-to-day management of branch staff and services in partnership with the Branch Director. This individual is also responsible for ensuring compliance with state licensing, local board, professional standards, and branch/agency policies and procedures for all services rendered within the branch. This position is expected to function effectively with little supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements. Essential Job Responsibilities
Ensure effective branch operations through strong leadership and management of staff, selecting good talent, training and developing staff, and motivating staff Manage, direct, and lead direct report and facilitate weekly meetings in accordance with agency and contract requirements Cultivate a positive, team-centered work environment Ensure program requirements are met in accordance with agency and external partner standards Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests Review and respond to incident reports while consulting with staff involved Assist in the delivery of quality services consistent with state licensing and Bethany's standards of practice Ensure proper documentation of services along with timely preparation and submission of reports Monitor all child placement activity and stay informed about foster care and adoptive plans and related decision making Provide trauma-based therapy to children and their parents, as necessary Serve as a back-up for social work services when adequate coverage is not available among social work staff Stay informed about industry child welfare issues, legislation trends, and practices through professional literature and networking Assist the Branch Director in developing positive relationships with contractors, referral sources, other agencies, courts, and churches Assist with the preparation of the annual branch office budget in partnership with the Branch Director Monitor branch revenue and expenditures in alignment with agency policies and board expectations; provide corporate office statistical reports timely Assist with development, preparation, and distributions of public relations, marketing and fundraising material Participate in fundraising events for Bethany's ministry Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services Complete other duties as assigned Qualifications
MSW or Master’s level degree in Social Services, or equivalent field of study At least three (3) years of experience overseeing a program in the field of social services Active LISW in the state of the work location Must be at least 21 years of age At least one (1) year of experience managing others with successful budget development and management expertise Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries If direct contact with clients, proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID is required Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity Employment type
Part-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Director” roles. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bethany Christian Services by 2x
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