Manager, Social Services

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University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

The University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is one of seven state-funded centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people affected by autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions.  Our vast array of free services includes home- and clinic-based individual client and family direct assistance and support; technical assistance and consultation to early intervention, school, employment, residential, and other therapeutic community programs; parent and professional training, and public education and awareness.  Currently, CARD is one of the largest (over 15,000 constituents) and most highly funded (over $2.0 million annually) of the seven centers, serving families and building professional capacity across Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Our center is now a multi-site project with satellite and branch offices (total of 4 sites currently), funded by the Florida Legislature through the State Department of Education, along with supplemental funding from independent fundraising efforts, including our highly successful signature event Tropical Nights.  Our very unique collaborative model was recognized as the National Autism Program of the Year in 1999 by the Autism Society of America. With a growing (last year over 1000 new clients registered with us for services) and aging (over 50% are over age 16) constituency, CARD is dedicated to continuing to build our Division of Transition and Adult Services with the addition of a Manager, Social Services. As detailed below, the Manager, Social Services will have primary administrative responsibility over CARD’s Division of Transition and Adult Services. This includes responsibility for the clinical, professional, and administrative supervision of a team of transition Case Managers across our region. Additional responsibilities include providing direct clinical services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities and their family members.

Candidates should include the contact information for three references with their application.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conducts workshops and regular supervision of therapists.
• Guides and coaches trainees to competence.
• Reviews and approves treatment plans and progress notes.
• Tracks outcomes in treatment.
• Audits program documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to written protocols.
• Ensures confidentiality of client records and recorded sessions.
• Collaborates with organizational leaders to ensure successful program implementation.
• Participates in meetings with stakeholders.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and shape the vision and goals of the Division of Transition and Adult Services.
• Provide direct clinical services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities and their family members.
• Manage the development of live and online parent and professional training seminars on transition and adult issues related to autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.
• Manage regular clinical case conferences and Division planning meetings to organize and prioritize the transition and adult services of the Center.
• Assist in establishment and maintenance of a network of referrals for transition-age and adult clients and their families.
• Manage all grant awards related to transition and adult services, including agency reporting.
• Assist in administration of the Center. This will include, but is not limited to preparation of reports on center activities to be submitted to the State on a quarterly and annual basis.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c106