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Location: Columbia, MO
Job Summary
This position supervises the day-to-day operations of educational program on assigned campus. This position works directly with Director of Special Education to coordinate program and planning decisions. Collaboration may occur with Administrators, Teachers, Therapists, Teacher’s Assistants, adjunctive therapists and residential staff. External contacts may include school districts, parents/guardians, DFS/DCFS, outside service providers, and Universities. This position reports to the Director of Special Education.
Major Duties:
Practice Supervision:
Assist program staff in developing professional skills
Provide support, advice, and problem-solving assistance to Program staff on an ongoing basis*
Provide crisis intervention backup-support to Program staff
Enhance identification of Program staff with Great Circle mission and goals
Administrative Supervision:
Hire staff
Promote cooperation and respect between Program staff and administrative staff and the staff of other programs
Insure that Program staffs are aware of and follow Program and Organizational policies and procedures*
For the Associate Director of Education – Clinical Focus position: Provide consistent supervision of therapists/clinicians and EMR billing responsibility
Program Management and Development:
Maintain positive relationships with referring and collateral agencies*
Assist in keeping Program slots full and funded
Monitor Program effectiveness and the use of Great Circle resources*
Communicate and cooperate with other KVC Programs and Departments
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and diversify funding
Organizational Enhancement:
Provide Program leadership in modeling Great Circle and professional values
Represent Special Education Program and Great Circle in the professional and lay community
Provide feedback to the Director of Special Education on any issue that may significantly impact the program and/or Great Circle
Fill in for the Director of Special Education (as needed)*
Contribute to the Field by some combination of the following:
Child advocacy; Staff Training; Developing Model Programs; local, state, national presentations; conducting research; etc.
Fulfill all internal and external job training requirements
Makes good use of volunteers’ time and skills
For the Clinical Associate Director of Special Education: Trains, evaluates, and provides supervision to assigned clinicans and to practicums students as deemed necessary.
Education:
Master’s degree in Special Education, administration, or other related field
For the Associate Director of Education – Clinical Focus position:
Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other human services related field
Fully licensed as LPC or LCSW
Licensure/Certification:
Teacher certification in special education
CPR/First Aid certification required
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.
Paid Parental Leave
Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.
403(b) with Company Match
Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.
Wellness Benefits
Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day. |
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