Vice President of Heath Services

Burbank, CA, United States

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits:

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)

Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)

403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule when the program need allows.

About Us:

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits: For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: Tuition Assistance Program

Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)

Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)

403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule when the program need allows.

Overview: The Vice President is a vital member of the agency's Senior Leadership Group, collaborating closely with them. They have a comprehensive understanding of the medical and emotional needs of our pediatric participants in foster care settings, along with the importance of Quality Assurance. Staying informed about mandates from oversight agencies like ACS, OCFS, COA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics is crucial. The Vice President of Health Services also provides advisory support to other agency programs regarding participant well-being.The VP ensures the highest standard of care and compliance with regulatory standards across five programs: Family & Enhanced Family Foster Care in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx

Rapid Intervention Center in Brooklyn

Hard to Place Group Home near Gramercy Park, Manhattan

Two Close to Home group homes in East New York, Brooklyn.

Reports To: Chief Program Officer Location: Multiple Locations NYC Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt Salary: $160,000/Yr. to $175,000/Yr.

Major Duties: Supervise agency Directors of Nursing directly.

Oversee Article 29-l application and implementation, collaborating on Electronic Health Record development.

Maintain Article 29-I facilities in compliance with State requirements. Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, including OMIG standards.

Serve on the Compliance and Incident Risk Management committee, guiding health standards for participants and employees.

Update health services policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and Trauma Informed Care principles, educating staff on infection control policies.

Manage Medicaid budgets in coordination with Finance Department and administrators.

Collaborate with Medicaid Quality Assurance Department for continuous health and behavioral care review and documentation compliance.

Develop and deliver health-related training for staff and participants, including family life and sex education for youth in care.

Be available on call for emergencies and represent the agency at external meetings.

Implement trauma-informed practices using Sanctuary Model tools and framework.

Collaborate with Human Resources, Facilities, and other departments as needed.

Maintain connections with funders and health resources like ACS MHCU for optimal service delivery to youth and families.

Qualifications: Required license: Registered Nurse or, Licensed Clinical Social Worker license required.

License must be valid in the State of New York.

At least 3 years of supervisory/administrative experience preferred,

Experience in foster care or child welfare required.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skins,

Interest in working with children/adolescents,

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access).

Able to travel to multiple sites within the five borough of New York City.

Additional Information: Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply. Company information

Good Shepherd Services goes where children, youth, and families face the greatest challenges and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. We provide quality, effective services that deepen connections between family members, within schools, and among neighbors. We work closely with community leaders to advocate, both locally and nationally, on behalf of our participants to make New York City a better place to live and work.Good Shepherd Services leads in the development of innovative programs that make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families today.

Education, Social Services, Mental Health Services, Nonprofit, Education and Training, Mental Health Care, Social Assistance, Nonprofit Organization Management, Youth Services

Nonprofit

New York

Company Specialties:

Social Services, After School, Family Counseling, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Foster Care

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