Are you an experienced mental health professional who
Is committed to culturally competent services?
Loves the challenge of a dynamic and fulfilling work environment?
Is seeking a workplace which supports creative program development & creation of “out-of-the-box” programming?
Announcing an opportunity to lead and inspire at a nationally-recognized and long-standing organization which has direct positive impact In the san francisco community
Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS) is searching for
an accomplished mental health/vocational clinician skilled in program administration & management
for the position of
Program Director
for the Hire-Ability Vocational Services Program
Located at: 1234 Indiana Street, San Francisco
Salary Range: Negotiable, depending on qualifications & experience
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Benefits: Health insurance coverage & generous leave benefits
Your role: Provide leadership, management, and operational oversight at the vocational services program of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-lingual community behavioral health / vocational rehabilitation services agency, and serve as a member of the RAMS Management Team to deliver the highest quality of services in keeping with the mission, vision and values of the agency.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work. A Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling/Psychology, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, and/or other related fields is highly preferred (will be prioritized).
Three or more years management &/or program administration experience, specifically in a community-based vocational rehabilitation &/or behavioral healthcare services setting/sector
At least five years demonstrated experience, knowledge, and proficiency in vocational counseling/rehabilitation, and culturally competent behavioral health services provision, especially that which is reflective of the populations served by RAMS Hire-Ability
Demonstrated experience in management of a health/human services program to include comprehensive program planning & design, business planning & development, multi-program coordination & operations, utilization review, quality improvement, and supervision of professional staff/volunteers/trainees
Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, expenditure authorization, data management, utilization review, HIPAA practices standard, and billing/invoicing (e.g. Department of Rehabilitation, Medi-Cal, etc.), as well as facility/office operations/management
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with program reviews, audits, and re-certifications
Strong working knowledge & understanding of health and adult learning best practices as well as employment development and consultation models
Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Monitor, direct, and oversee the day-to-day operations of Hire-Ability Vocational Services program (comprising of the Employee Development, Employment Services, Janitorial Training, i-Ability/IT Training, TAY Vocational Services, and Café Phoenix)
Develop, maintain, and enhance programs/services in keeping with the mission of the Agency. Activities may include writing grant proposals and marketing/business plans, establishing & maintaining collaborations with various businesses & other community organizations, participation in the acquisition and negotiations of contracts
Provide training, administrative supervision & clinical consultation to staff members & volunteers, while promoting a positive spirit and safe work environment
Take responsibility for sound fiscal management practices, to include managing all program revenues, developing funding sources, collection of program fees, and monitoring & staying within program &/or department budget
Serve as the lead liaison and develop/maintain positive professional relationships with State & Local agencies & community-based organizations with which RAMS works &/or holds collaborative agreements for services
Manage and oversee operations of the TAY Vocational Services program
Outreach to and work with employers and the San Francisco business community to develop employment opportunities
Develop, implement, maintain, evaluate, and improve procedures and standards
Participate and serve as a member of the RAMS Management Team
Reports to: Deputy Chief / Director of Clinical Services
ABOUT THE RAMS HIRE-ABILITY PROGRAM: Hire-Ability is the award winning vocational services program of RAMS, in partnership with San Francisco Department of Public Health-Community Behavioral Health Services, California State Department of Rehabilitation, and other private businesses, which serves the San Francisco Bay Area community by connecting employers with trained, assessed, and pre-qualified employees. Hire-Ability provides quality & culturally competent vocational rehabilitation, training, and support services to adults with behavioral health conditions and/or mental health disabilities. Program services include: Vocational Assessment; Basic Job Skills Training; On-the-Job Training; Work Adjustment; Situational Assessment; Job Development; Placement & Retention; and Job Coaching. The Hire-Ability program components include: Employee Development, Employment Services, Vocational IT Computer Skills Training, Janitorial Training, Employment, & Services, Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Services, and Clerical/Administrative Support Training, Employment, & Services. Hire-Ability also features Café Phoenix, a reputable and well-reviewed client-run café that also serves as one of the on-the-job vocational assessment sites.
ABOUT RAMS: Richmond Area Multi-Services is a private, non-profit mental health agency that is committed to advocating for and providing community based, culturally-competent, and consumer-guided comprehensive services, with an emphasis on serving Asian & Pacific Islander Americans. Founded in San Francisco’s Richmond District in 1974, our agency offers comprehensive services that aim to meet the behavioral health, social, vocational, and educational needs of the diverse community of the San Francisco.
RAMS is recognized by the local and national social service community as having expertise in providing culturally competent mental health services to the underserved, with expertise in working with the Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) and Russian-speaking populations. The agency has received numerous awards for culturally competent service delivery, clinical training, employment of people with disability, and community leadership.
CHECK US OUT AT WWW.RAMSINC.ORG
Why work at RAMS? We offer our employees competitive benefits, social and professional development opportunities, and other discount, support, and recognition programs. RAMS was awarded & honored by the Mental Health Board of San Francisco for its Exceptional Programs and People, for creating and fostering a healthy workplace for employees.
RAMS is a non-profit community-based agency providing bilingual & bicultural mental health and related services to our community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
639 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 Phone (415) 800-0699 Fax (415) 751-7336 www.ramsinc.org