Assistant Program Director - Youth Transitional Living Program

Thresholds is seeking a highly-skilled, energetic, and flexible Assistant Program Director for our Youth Transitional Living Program. This program consists of REACH, a youth transitional living program (TLP), and the Mothers Project, a TLP that serves pregnant and parenting young mothers. Both TLPs offer comprehensive support to young people between the ages of 17 and 24 who are experiencing mental health challenges through residential support, case management, and therapy services. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supervising the case management teams within the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides case management and administrative leadership for multiple teams of DCFS case managers with Thresholds TLP programs.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary leadership team working to continually improve and enhance our models based on the latest evidence.
• Engages in local and national learning communities regarding cutting edge mental health services for youth and young adults.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• As needed, assist directly in case management services within the program
• Monitors all required paperwork and maintains the quality and validity of individual case records. Ensures that all assigned paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Oversees and manages the physical location(s) utilized as program space.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required
• LCPC, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist strongly preferred
• CWEL license and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification required (both can be obtained through Thresholds after hire)
• Experience providing case management to youth with DCFS involvement preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility with schedule for on-call rotation and occasional evenings.
• Current and valid driver's license
• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Willingness to transport program participants

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay: Base Salary - $72,000 annually
  
  
  
  • Subject to increase based on supervisory experience
  
  
  
  
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance,choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click to learn more.

Thresholds' Youth & Young Adult Services (YAYAS) offer groundbreaking programs for adolescents, young adults, families, young mothers, and their children. These programs offer development of skills and supports they need to master mental health challenges while reducing the negative impact of those challenges on what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, day-to-day living and early career experiences. Specializing in the transition to adulthood, Thresholds' Youth & Young Adult Services provide young people experiential learning within their communities to maximize success.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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