POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for providing the clinical and administrative programmatic leadership and oversight of the operations of assigned programs for the California Region. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Oversight and direction of day-to-day operations of assigned programs. Oversee staff research projects. Compile and summarize reports as needed. Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards. Interpret WestCare policies & procedures to staff, the public, and stakeholders. Serve as liaison with law enforcement, judicial authorities, external groups, and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending meetings as required. Understand and comply with court processes and procedures. Develop and coordinate work teams. Direct, train, and supervise the work of all assigned support staff members. Participate in the interviewing, hiring, and terminating of support staff members by providing advice and recommendations to the immediate supervisor, Deputy COO, Director of Human Resources, and other staff as appropriate. Review each employee’s job performance on a yearly basis (or more often if necessary).  Make recommendations to the immediate supervisor regarding employee advancement and retention. Develop staff work schedule and assign daily responsibilities to ensure proper coverage for all shifts. Ensure that all shift duties are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with WestCare procedures. Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.