Senecafoa
Residential Program Director - San Jose
Senecafoa, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Pay or shift range: $132,617 USD to $146,617 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description The
Program Director
provides regulatory leadership for youth residential services, overseeing all administrative, operational, and compliance aspects of the organization’s Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). The Program Director ensures that services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based practices that promote stabilization, recovery, and permanency for youth.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities:
EnsureShort Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP)maintaincontinuous compliance with California Department of Social Services (CDSS)InterimLicensing Standards, DHCS regulations, and Welfare and Institutions Code requirements.
Ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based services
Supervise and support Assistant Directors, STRTP Administrators, and clinical leaders across multiple sites.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention in alignment with CDSS personnel and training standards.
Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.
Ensure adherence to safety, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting standards.
Review and approve reportable incidents, internal investigations, and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with executive and finance teams to develop and manage program budgets that meet regulatory staffing and service requirements.
Oversee Medi-Cal billing compliance, ensuring documentation and authorization standards are met.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reports for CDSS, DHCS, and county Behavioral Health Departments.
Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county and state offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners as requested.
Manage applicable program facilities to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and a warm and welcoming environment of care.
Utilize and model crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.
Qualifications :
Required
Education/experience requirements:
Master’s degree in a behavioral science, plus two years of employment as a social worker
OR
Bachelor’s degree, plus at least three 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.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience
in residential or behavioral health services, with at least 2 years overseeing licensed or Medi-Cal–certified programs.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca’s insurance policy.
Skills of an Ideal Candidate
Proven ability to interpret and apply licensing and clinical regulations effectively.
Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and equity-driven leadership.
Schedule
On-site; Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed
Participate in on-call rotation
Travel required to two sites in Santa Clara County
Starting at
$132,617- $146,617
per year,
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification Salary increases each year
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Abundant professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities
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Description The
Program Director
provides regulatory leadership for youth residential services, overseeing all administrative, operational, and compliance aspects of the organization’s Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). The Program Director ensures that services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based practices that promote stabilization, recovery, and permanency for youth.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities:
EnsureShort Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP)maintaincontinuous compliance with California Department of Social Services (CDSS)InterimLicensing Standards, DHCS regulations, and Welfare and Institutions Code requirements.
Ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based services
Supervise and support Assistant Directors, STRTP Administrators, and clinical leaders across multiple sites.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention in alignment with CDSS personnel and training standards.
Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.
Ensure adherence to safety, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting standards.
Review and approve reportable incidents, internal investigations, and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with executive and finance teams to develop and manage program budgets that meet regulatory staffing and service requirements.
Oversee Medi-Cal billing compliance, ensuring documentation and authorization standards are met.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reports for CDSS, DHCS, and county Behavioral Health Departments.
Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county and state offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners as requested.
Manage applicable program facilities to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and a warm and welcoming environment of care.
Utilize and model crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.
Qualifications :
Required
Education/experience requirements:
Master’s degree in a behavioral science, plus two years of employment as a social worker
OR
Bachelor’s degree, plus at least three 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.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience
in residential or behavioral health services, with at least 2 years overseeing licensed or Medi-Cal–certified programs.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca’s insurance policy.
Skills of an Ideal Candidate
Proven ability to interpret and apply licensing and clinical regulations effectively.
Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and equity-driven leadership.
Schedule
On-site; Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed
Participate in on-call rotation
Travel required to two sites in Santa Clara County
Starting at
$132,617- $146,617
per year,
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification Salary increases each year
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Abundant professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities
#SENECALP
#LI-TD1
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr