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Binghamton University School Mental Health Project Director in Binghamton, New York
Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Oct 30 2024 Job Description:
Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)
Salary: Commensurate with experience (full-time, temporary)
The BUCS School Mental Health Project Director will report to the Executive Director of Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS). The primary role will be to lead the Rural Mental Health in Schools Expansion Initiative and the Family Partner Program, overseeing planning and implementation, and ensuring the deliverables and projected outcomes are met. Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in Social Work and 5 years' experience in both a supervisory role and working with schools.
The BUCS School Mental Health Project Director will
Lead the Rural Mental Health in Schools Expansion Initiative and the Family Partner Program:
Understand the proposals and deliverables associated with the projects
Perform operational tasks and staff assignments to reach outlined timeline and outcomes of the projects
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as institutional policies
Develop and implement a communication plan to keep partners and staff informed
Manage and submit reports to the funder
Join meetings associated with the projects
Provide presentations associated with the initiative
Supervise BUCS School Mental Health Assistant Director of Clinical Services:
Meet regularly to provide guidance and manage performance
Provide annual performance evaluations
Supervise Site Supervisors:
Meet regularly to provide guidance and manage performance
Provide annual performance evaluations
Support Recruitment of Social Work Interns:
Collaborate with the BUCS team to disseminate recruitment materials to potential social work interns
Provide BUCS Director of Strategic Partnerships with number of social work interns needed for the School Mental Health Projects
Support BUCS Director of Strategic Partnerships with the interview and placement process
Facilitate outreach and onboarding for accepted social work interns
Lead the BUCS Regional Network:
Develop and implement a schedule of weekly meetings for Site Supervisors to discuss challenges and successes of program implementation, receive professional development, and exchange resources
Develop and implement a quarterly schedule of meetings with school and community partners to deliver program updates, discuss community needs, and co-develop solutions using a University-assisted community schools (UACS) approach
Assist with evaluation and data collection:
Meet regularly with program evaluator (MetriKs), Pl, and co-PI's, to review and assist with data collection
Disseminate findings and support publications associated with both projects
Support project budget:
Understand and manage project budgets in collaboration with the Pl and Financial Operations Associate
Lead decisions associated with allocation of funds
Job Requirements:
Masters in Social Work
Experience working with PK - 12 education
Experience supervising staff and social work interns
Experience with managing and reporting for federal grants
Preferred:
Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
Understanding of child protective services and reporting
Experience working with foster care system
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
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