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Program Supervisor - Trempealeau County

Lutheran Social Services
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b), mileage reimbursement
United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse
Jan 07, 2025
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Do you like supervising various programs of a nonprofit organization to ensure that program goals are being achieved, financial goals are being met, and inspiring colleagues to serve others? If so, please consider applying for the role of Program Supervisor at LSS!

The Program Supervisor will oversee staff and facilitators in Tremplealeau County that serves primarily children and families within the community.. The Program Supervisor will carry a part-time caseload while overseeing approximately 7-8 staff. Other job duties include: reviewing financial statements, hiring and training additional staff as needed, and coordinating with county contacts.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible, salaried position.

What is Community Comprehensive Services (CCS)?



  • A state certified mental health program that focuses on psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Serves both adults and children who have mental health or substance abuse diagnosis and need more than outpatient services, but less intense than that of the Community Support Program and have medicaid
  • A wraparound model of service provision, meaning all of the systems that a consumer is involved with work together to support the consumer.
  • Systems are both formal and informal and can include everyone involved in their life such as family, friends, religious organizations, and other natural supports.
  • CCS is a recovery oriented and strengths based program.
  • Requires consumer participation in all aspects of treatment including assessment and service planning.
  • A consumer's goals are their own stated goals.
  • Voluntary program


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

    Service Delivery & Operations:



    • Ensure quality service delivery by application of, tracking of, and compliance with practice standards, policies and procedures, identified outcomes, and contract/licensing requirements.
    • Analyze, plan, implement, and monitor compliance requirements for multiple funders' program guidelines. Ensure that updates are incorporated in a timely manner for compliance.
    • Assure that employees meet the requirements of the applicable services and contracts.
    • Ensure proper staff training and identify staff training needs to meet practice standards and licensing/contract requirements.
    • Provide coverage for direct service as needed.
    • Address client concerns/issues related to LSS direct service employees.
    • Conduct case record reviews and case consultation as necessary.
    • Assist with the identification of program outcomes.
    • Assure the tracking of required outcomes.
    • Problem solve day to day challenges and provide feedback to direct reports as well as other leadership.
    • Develop services and programming that aligns with requirements and incorporates up-to-date and relevant approaches to service delivery.
    • As required by service, develop and implement employee schedules.


    Supervisory, Leadership & Change Management:



    • Work collaboratively with human capital on the recruitment and interviewing of direct service employees.


    • Establish priorities and directs the work of program staff to include delegating and overseeing work assignments.
    • Conduct performance evaluations and review/support goals of staff.
    • Select, train/teach, assign, coach and evaluate assigned LSS employees.


    • Build trusting and open relationships with staff through open dialogue as well as intentional and ongoing employee conversations.


    • Hold direct reports accountable for the responsibilities associated with their role.
    • Support day-to-day functioning of assigned employees in support of the agency goals and strategies.
    • Ensure communication and implementation of agency-wide policies and procedures to program staff.
    • Schedule and facilitate staff meetings on an ongoing basis.
    • Work collaboratively with employees and other leaders to problem solve and provide solutions to issues encountered by direct service employees.
    • Provide ongoing support and guidance to employee which promotes autonomy and critical thinking.
    • Partner with program manager and/or director to respectfully address and resolve human capital issues including accountability, promotion, coaching and other performance matters.
    • Serve as a role model for employees.
    • Recognize the need for consistent change.
    • Work collaboratively with the team to provide feedback on change initiatives and implement changes.


    Financial & Productivity:



    • Ensure that team members complete required documentation to support the billing, cost reporting, and invoicing process.
    • Work collaboratively with business services to trouble shoot billing issues.
    • Review necessary reports to assure that serviced rendered are billed.
    • Participate in the development of the program/service budget and rates.
    • Oversee revenue and expenditures. Make necessary adjustments to meet the financial goals of the program.
    • Conduct financial reviews with the Manager/Director.
    • Expected to understand productivity expectations, communicate, and uphold the standards that have been established for the employees and the programs supervised.


    Stakeholder Relations:



    • Establish and foster healthy and positive relationships with community stakeholders, funders, and donors.
    • Participate actively and represent LSS with marketing and communications to establish and reinforce a positive image of LSS in the community.
    • Educate the community (market the program) about the services provided at LSS.
    • With a focus on program expansion, communicate any need for additional services to leadership.
    • Demonstrate community commitment with follow through and engagement in the community.
    • Receive, track, and coordinate referrals effectively and efficiently for your service area.


    • Work as a collaborative team member with other leaders to support One LSS.
    • Hold self and team accountable to promote and create a safe environment for employees, clients and stakeholders by identifying and resolving risks as appropriate, and following applicable safety procedures.


    • Provide regular and intentional updates and seek ideas for improvements through employee meetings with assigned employees.


    • Performs other duties as required.


    PERKS:



    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

      • By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
      • Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
      • Assistance navigating the PSLF with Summer


    • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
    • Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Paid Time Off
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • Ability to Contribute to 403B
    • LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
    • Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
    • Premium access to Calm Wellness App
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Service Awards and Recognition

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field and at least 3 years of experience working with mental health, substance abuse, and/or children and families is required. The ideal candidate would be a Master's level clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) with 3000 hours or a Certified Social Worker and would have prior supervisory experience.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

    Must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

    TRAVEL:

    Position may travel daily between programs. May travel over the two state area on occasion for training and meetings and may include some overnights.

    LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Qualifications
    Education
    Bachelor Degree of Hum. Serv. or Related Field (required)
    Experience
    3 years: Years working with mental health, substance abuse, or with children and families. (required)
    Licenses & Certifications
    Driver's License (required)
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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