Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children's Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Program Director (APD) reports to and works collaboratively with the Program Director and assists with the operation of the Hope House Madera and Oakhurst Mountain Wellness client family wellness and recovery centers. The APD supports the Program Director by providing coaching, monitoring, and supervision to ensure program compliance with company policies and procedures. The APD functions as the primary supervisor on site at the Oakhurst Mountain Wellness Center. The APD is accountable for reviewing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the Oakhurst Mountain Wellness Center Program to ensure compliance with the contract, services, and Scope of Work (SOW) requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Function as a member of the Hope House and Oakhurst Mountain Wellness leadership team and is accountable for reviewing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating program services.
2. Provide direction and training to staff focused on Wellness and Recovery Principles, mandated reporting, cultural competency, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, professional boundaries, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for adolescents and adults, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), SAFE TALK, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, professional assault crisis training (Pro-ACT), and other applicable training.
3. Ensure the program provides regular and consistent opportunities to enhance the participant's wellness and recovery through activities and peer support groups focused on daily life skills, social skills, mental wellness, physical wellness, harm reduction, stress management, building self-esteem, enhancing social connections, community resources, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
4. Assist the Program Director with facilitating a Peer Advisory Council to focus on peer-driven services and activities. Ensure the meeting is held monthly and fosters positive, open communication between the participants, family members, and staff.
5. Assist with performing various duties associated with personnel administration, which may include establishing and maintaining confidential employee records, coordinating required pre-employment testing, conducting new employee orientation, and processing related paperwork.
6. Assist the Program Director with conducting staff meetings at least monthly to foster open communication, establish policy, discuss issues, ensure compliance with the Scope of Work (SOW), and accomplish program objectives. Ensure the meetings are documented with written minutes and include staff attendance.
7. Recruit, hire, onboard, and familiarize new hires with the contract(s) SOW, agency policies, program procedures, safety protocols, illness prevention, ethics, and confidentiality.
8. Assist the Program Director with overseeing the staff schedule to ensure each program site has adequately trained staff on the premises of the facility during the hours of operation to ensure the safety of all participants, family members, guests, and staff.
9. Provide ongoing evaluation of supervisees and give regular feedback on work assignment priority, accuracy, productivity, service quality, time management, career development, and any other functions related to work performance.
10. Ensure staff, clients, and visitors comply with program policies and schedules.
11. Perform various data management tasks, including capturing program outcome data, verifying program data, tabulating data, performing data analysis, and assisting with preparing program outcome reports for the Hope House and Oakhurst Mountain Wellness Center.
12. Remain flexible and adaptable to changes in workload and assignments.
13. Provide the Program Director and Regional Director with timely reports on any unusual occurrences that might impact the overall program operation or the health and safety of participants, family members, guests, or employees.
14. Thinks and acts quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
15. Will drive on Agency business and travel between wellness centers a minimum of one (1) time per week or more as needed.
16. Physical presence at the programs is required.
17. Responsible for regularly reviewing the Emergency Action Plan to ensure that staff will act quickly and efficiently in crises, and emergencies.
18. Serve as liaison and agency representative to foster consistent communication, collaboration and partnership with the Madera County Behavioral Health Services Department, community organizations, and providers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Four (4) year degree in a social or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of experience in the management of wellness and recovery for individuals with barriers to successful independent community life or related population; OR a minimum of sixty (60) college units, and four (4) years of experience in the management of wellness and recovery for individuals with barriers to successful independent community life or related population; OR a high school diploma or GED, and six (6) years of experience in the management of wellness and recovery for individuals with barriers to successful independent community life or related population.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work with individuals and staff members of diverse cultural backgrounds.
2. Possess the skills necessary to substitute for and adequately perform the duties of all staff positions.
3. Maintain accurate records, files, and databases.
4. Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications and programs.
5. Prepare, review, and present reports, recommendations, and other correspondence and communications in a clear and concise manner.
6. Possessing CPR and emergency first aid certification is preferred.
7. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365, and Teams; Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be on-site at the assigned location during regularly scheduled work hours.
2. Must complete at least 40 hours of assigned training on an annual basis.
3. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws throughout the course of employment in this position. Agency insurer authorization is required.
4. Pass a criminal background check and maintain compliance with Program requirements.
5. Pass a pre-employment physical, TB test and drug screen; maintain compliance with Program requirements as related to TB Testing and organizational policies as related to substance use.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Pay Range: Class 150 ($69,193.21/annually)
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
• Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.