Youth Crisis Respite Program Specialist

At Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center our vision is to empower people foster hope
support choice and celebrate success.

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2000 SIGNON BONUS FOR

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS

THAT ARE FULLTIME NEWHIRE EMPLOYEES**

Caring People Dedicated to Quality Service

Help us help others:

This position requires an exceptional person who possesses desire to serve adolescents in a small shortterm residential setting. Under the immediate supervision of the Youth Crisis Respite Center Director the Youth Crisis Respite Center Program Specialist performs highlevel administrative and managerial work with staff other agencies community organizations consumers/families and the general public. Plans develops and implements community services programming. Oversees and improves service delivery system. Collaborates with intra and interagency staff to improve Medicaid services. Assist staff with training related to completing their job functions. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

You will get to:

Ethical Standards

Has not received confirmed finding of Individual abuse or neglect.

Has not been cited for violation of Individual confidentiality.

Has not been cited for violation of Individual rights.

Performance Standards

Plans develops and implements respite programming per authority guidelines and/or grantguidelines.

Collaborates with intra and interagency staff to ensure continuity of care for youth in services

Conducts community outreach to ensure continued development and success of the program

Performs Data Collection and Analysis to plan for and make projections for current and futureprogramming

Responsible for assisting with all business and administrative functions within the respitehouse

Exercises independent judgment

Supports staff in providing Person Centered Recovery Planning and services

Submits all requisite paperwork to include time sheets travel logs service reports purchaseorders vendor logs and other required or requested documentation in an accurate and timelymanner

Ensures all policies associated with the program are current and reflect best practices and programmatic operations

• Plans develop and implements community services programming.

Oversees and improves service delivery systems

Analyzes data to plan and make projections for current and future programs regardingutilization.

Reviews MHA milieu reporting for content and accuracy.

YCRC Program Specialist provides onsite administrative and supervisory duties in absence ofYCRC Director.

Requires flexibility in schedule.

Develops appropriate forms for program as needed.

Participates in CQI development and operationalizes initiatives identified.

Leads discharge planning and continuity of care followup.

Actively engages with youth parents and direct care staff.

Utilizes strength based foundations and perspectives when engaging with youth parents and direct care staff

Program Operational Management

Work toward creating centers of excellence fostering continuous improvement with a personcentered and trauma informed approach

This position attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with HillCountry Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center (HCMHDDC) leave policy

Adheres to all HCMHDDC agency policies

Performs other duties as assigned

Youll definitely need:

• Preferred: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in psychology sociology behavioral or human services or a related degree.
• associates degree in behavioral health or human servicesrelated field with 2 years experience working with children or youth in a behavioral health setting
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• A valid Texas State Drivers License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel.

Well also want you to:

• Communicates effectively: Checks communication logs regularly returns phone calls coordinates with other departments/staff coordinates with other community services sends and responds to correspondence appropriately expresses information.
• Attends work as scheduled: Attends work in a timely manner and on a regular basis to ensure
• adequate staffing and provision of services. Remains flexible with scheduling for various shifts (shift work) allowing for coverage.
• Works Cooperatively with Supervisor: Communicates effectively keeping supervisor adequatelyinformed with accurate and complete information; willingly and effectively performs assigned duties.
• Works Cooperatively with Others: Demonstrates courtesy and respect in relationships with others within the organization and external to the organization. Is not engaged in frequent conflicts with others.

Were excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8 of your salary. You are 100 vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan employees are immediately eligible to contribute pretax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when youre under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

$22.00 per hourand benefits plus good karma for doing good in the world.