REGIONAL OLDER ADULT FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGER (GRANT-FUNDED), Arlington County, VA, Arlington, VA
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REGIONAL OLDER ADULT FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGER (GRANT-FUNDED)
Date Posted: 2024-06-28
Job description
Salary: $111,404.80 - $172,681.60 Annually
Location : Annandale, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (GF)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 6565-24B-DHS-SD
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: DHS Aging and Disability Services
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The (ADSD) is hiring a Regional Older Adult Facilities (RAFT) Program Manager for a unique regional mobile mental health program, which provides intensive multidisciplinary mental health treatment to adults 65 and older discharged or diverted from state institutions to the community and long-term care facilities in Northern Virginia. The RAFT program also provides dementia outreach, education, coordination, and respite services for caregivers and individuals 55 and over with a diagnosis of dementia.
The RAFT Program Manager reports to the ADSD Division Director and manages operations for RAFT and implements a successful innovative program in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Regional Projects Office, and five regional partners in the Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, and the City of Alexandria. In addition to clinical oversight of the program, responsibilities include developing and updating policies and procedures, overseeing contracts and memoranda of understanding with nursing homes and assisted living facilities, managing the RAFT budget, and adhering to County purchasing requirements, and processing invoices to verify the delivery of goods and services.
Specific duties include:
Selection Criteria
Minimums:
Letter of interest: Please attach a letter of interest or use the space in the supplemental question section to describe your experience providing critical mental health services to the older adult population, including the application of diagnostic and treatment services.
Possession of professional licensure (LPC, LCP, LMFT, LCSW) from the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, appropriate to the employee's discipline, is required upon hire or within 90 days of hire. Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist may be acceptable licensure, based on area of assignment.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Completion of a State of Virginia Central Registry Check.
Additional Information
Work Hours:
This is a grant funded position and is contingent on available funding.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) ###-#### or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-###-#### (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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What is your highest level of education?
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Please check if you possess any of the following licenses (check all that apply)
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Please attach a letter to the application or use the space below to describe your experience providing critical mental health services to the older adult population, including the application of diagnostic and treatment services. If not applicable, please put N/A.
Required Question
Location : Annandale, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (GF)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 6565-24B-DHS-SD
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: DHS Aging and Disability Services
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The (ADSD) is hiring a Regional Older Adult Facilities (RAFT) Program Manager for a unique regional mobile mental health program, which provides intensive multidisciplinary mental health treatment to adults 65 and older discharged or diverted from state institutions to the community and long-term care facilities in Northern Virginia. The RAFT program also provides dementia outreach, education, coordination, and respite services for caregivers and individuals 55 and over with a diagnosis of dementia.
The RAFT Program Manager reports to the ADSD Division Director and manages operations for RAFT and implements a successful innovative program in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Regional Projects Office, and five regional partners in the Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, and the City of Alexandria. In addition to clinical oversight of the program, responsibilities include developing and updating policies and procedures, overseeing contracts and memoranda of understanding with nursing homes and assisted living facilities, managing the RAFT budget, and adhering to County purchasing requirements, and processing invoices to verify the delivery of goods and services.
Specific duties include:
- Supervising 12 staff: four (4) mental health therapists, one (1) psychiatric nurse; (3) dementia outreach specialists; (1) dementia education and outreach specialist (1) data analyst; and (1) Administrative Specialist;
- Managing a $2+ million budget and monitoring the appropriate spending of grant funds;
- Administering, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of the clinical and dementia services offered, reviewing monthly outcome reports, and making recommendations for changes in service delivery;
- Collaborating with State psychiatric hospitals, local private psychiatric hospitals, administrators of nursing homes and assisted living residences including regional coordinators of older adult programs in Community Services Boards, program staff and other community agencies;
- Facilitating timely admission and discharge protocols for clients in collaboration with partners;
- Reviewing client treatment plans, assessments and progress notes, and assuring that the appropriate mental health care is being provided to clients;
- Planning, developing, and implementing an array of behavioral health and dementia services, including evaluating the program and service delivery for changes or enhancements;
- Facilitating a regional approach to servicing individuals in long term care communities and their homes or the homes of family members/caregivers, including providing education, training and resource coordination to clients and their families with a goal of promoting the stability of these individuals in the least restrictive environment;
- Overseeing efforts of the regional dementia support services and initiatives with state mandated targeted deliverables, and facilitate outreach and education on dementia care; and
- Serving on county and regional task forces, advisory groups, and professional organizations to assess impact of new initiatives and provide input to proposed changes in state law and treatment/licensing standards, to advocate for new program changes and coordinate services to best serve regional populations.
Selection Criteria
Minimums:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or directly related clinical field;
- Significant and considerable experience providing clinical therapy and other mental health services, including the application of diagnostic and treatment services;
- Providing critical mental health services to the older adult population; and
- Possession of professional licensure (LPC, LCP, LMFT, LCSW) from the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, appropriate to the employee's discipline, is required upon hire or within 90 days of hire.
- Working with long-term care residential settings;
- Serving and working with diverse populations;
- Leadership, administrative, and clinical skills; and
- Managing contracts and/or grants.
Letter of interest: Please attach a letter of interest or use the space in the supplemental question section to describe your experience providing critical mental health services to the older adult population, including the application of diagnostic and treatment services.
Possession of professional licensure (LPC, LCP, LMFT, LCSW) from the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, appropriate to the employee's discipline, is required upon hire or within 90 days of hire. Virginia licensure as a Clinical Psychologist may be acceptable licensure, based on area of assignment.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Completion of a State of Virginia Central Registry Check.
Additional Information
Work Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
- Flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and on-call, with telework options 2 to 3 days a week.
- This position is in Heritage Building in Annandale, Virginia, but travel to the main human service office in Arlington County during the week and for long-term care residences is required.
This is a grant funded position and is contingent on available funding.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
#LI-Hybrid
Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) ###-#### or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-###-#### (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree (or above)
02
Please check if you possess any of the following licenses (check all that apply)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Prescreen certification
- Eligible for prescreen certification within 90 days of hire
- None of the above
03
Please attach a letter to the application or use the space below to describe your experience providing critical mental health services to the older adult population, including the application of diagnostic and treatment services. If not applicable, please put N/A.
Required Question