ASSESSMENT & STABILIZATION MANAGER - 04292025-67478

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, RUTHERFORD COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Professional Counselor, Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker; AND Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Social science, human science, education, psychology, health science, or behavior science; AND two years of leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting. License must be maintained until Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Resources and Treatment (START) certification is obtained.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in special education, rehabilitation or therapeutic health, nursing, sociology, social work, or any behavior science field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year.

OR

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Social science, human science, education, psychology, health science, or behavior science; AND five years of clinical experience in the Mental Health or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities field, two years of which must be in a leadership or supervisory role.

OR

START Certified AND a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Social science, human science, education, psychology, health science, or behavior science AND two years of leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting. START Certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

OR

START Certified AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Social science, human science, education, psychology, health science, or behavior science AND five years of START experience. START Certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

1. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
2. Must complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
3. Within 1 year, must acquire START certification and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Overview

Summary: Under direction, is responsible for management and supervision of a team of Assessment and Stabilization Facilitators within assigned region; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Assessment & Stabilization Facilitators who perform a variety of consultative, intervention, and assessment work for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. An employee in this class will evaluate regional program data and assist internal leadership with program decisions. This class differs from the Assessment and Stabilization Facilitator in that the latter performs routine consultation, intervention, and assessment work. An employee in this class is assigned to a 24/7, on-call rotating schedule that includes consultation and intervention when needed. This class differs from the Assessment and Stabilization Clinical Director in that the latter functions in a more administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises Assessment & Stabilization Facilitators in carrying out program initiatives in specified regional areas of the State.
2. Assists Facilitators remotely as needed in urgent situations.
3. Collects and evaluates critical program data, regional reports, and trends of program outcomes.
4. Writes reports based on regional information collected. Presents information as assigned, summarizing the activities of the facilitators and client outcomes.
5. Arranges case presentations for the purpose of clinical education.
6. Coordinates and maintains flow of information between external partners.
7. Establishes on-call schedule, caseload assignments, and required training for the Assessment & Stabilization Team Facilitators.
8. Conducts quality reviews and provides feedback/guidance to Facilitators.
9. Performs caseload coverage as needed for assigned region.
10. Keeps supervisor informed in regard to client needs, direct report performance, and regional program needs.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Business Acumen
2. Creativity
3. Dealing with Ambiguity
4. Decision Quality
5. Problem Solving
6. Delegation
7. Directing Others
8. Managing Through Systems
9. Organizing
10. Priority Setting

Knowledge:

1. Psychology
2. Administration and Management
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Education and Training
5. Law and Government
6. Personnel and Human Resources
7. Clerical

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Speaking
3. Writing
4. Coordination
5. Instructing
6. Service Orientation
7. Complex Problem Solving
8. Systems Evaluation
9. Judgement and Decision Making
10. Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Oral Comprehension
3. Oral Expression
4. Originality
5. Written Comprehension
6. Written Expression
7. Fluency of Ideas
8. Inductive Reasoning
9. Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer/Laptop
2. Tablet
3. Telephone
4. Multi-Function Printer
5. Microsoft Office
6. Motor Vehicle