Executive Director, South County Academy
Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Exeter, RI 02822
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 401-492-7583
Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org
Job Description
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Provides dynamic leadership to inspire staff in South County Academy to implement high-quality and impactful programming. Provides clinical and administrative oversight of assigned staff and programmatic initiatives with a focus on trauma-informed/focused behavioral health care. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This position requires leading several multidisciplinary teams to ensure the day to day functions of the facility is running safely and efficiently. Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the South County Academy. Assists with forecasting and developing new best practice programming and partnerships to support client/community need. Ensures compliance with quality standards and all federal, state, and administrative body laws and regulations. Champions PQI initiatives and ensures adherence to all funding and accreditation requirements. Also serves as the community liaison between Family Service and other agency constituents. Develops new services and seeks funding to support services in the area and collaborates with Development and Finance to strategically obtain and maintain funding sources.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, etc.), Education or equivalent experience required
* Required to have extensive supervisory experience and experience in program development
* Experience delivering and overseeing trauma-focused, evidence-based treatments and practices required
* Ability to inspire a diverse team to deliver high-quality and innovative treatments and services
* Ability to work independently at a high-level and cover for Chief of Child Welfare as needed
* Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
* Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
* Flexible schedule with some evenings
* Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
* Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay
* Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay
Equal Employment Opportunity
Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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