The Director of Independent Living Plus (ILP) will serve as an important member of the agency’s leadership team working closely to implement the strategic vision of the agency. The Director of ILP will oversee the programs and services related to the MCHS ILP Programs as well as working to develop strong community relationships to serve more children and families within these programs.
Work with the ILP Supervisors and program treatment teams to implement and oversee the Trauma-Informed Milieu Treatment within each program to ensure treatment modalities are integrated into the milieu and are in line with the agency’s treatment philosophy, standards of care and the treatment goals for individual residents, families and groups.
Work with the Program Supervisors and various other Program Directors and Department Heads to oversee the interface among the various services/departments and the treatment teams in all ILP programs to meet clients emotional, physical, and basic needs within the guidelines of the highest standard of care.
Manage the operations of the programs and enforce best practice models to ensure that the programs are functioning within the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan, Federal regulations, DHHS, MCHS and COA.
Establish and maintain department systems, records, grants and reports; recommend, develop, and implement new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvement of department services.
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet the program goals and objectives set by the Chief Program Officer.
Education and Experiences
A Master’s Degree in human behavioral science such as Social Work (MSW) or related discipline where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavior sciences.
Five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor in a residential, transitional housing, or inpatient setting working with serious emotional disorder (SED) at-risk youth between the ages of 7-17.
Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
Experience with a mental health or behavioral health agency.
MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, 401k with match and more. Opportunities for growth, wonderful team culture, Diversity, DIRE (Diversity, Inclusion, Race Equity) committee, and more!
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 7/2024
MCHS Family of Services is a private, non-profit agency, located in Southeast Michigan. MCHS responds to the needs of abused and neglected children in Michigan by providing an array of housing, educational, clinical and therapeutic services.
We have a mission to provide individualized treatment, care, advocacy, and permanency to children and families impacted by childhood trauma.
Our Vision is to build a community where every child and family has a safer and brighter future.
Our Core Values
- Celebrate the worth, diversity, and dignity of every youth and family.
With courage and integrity, we embrace and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of every individual, treating all families with love and respect.
- Work collectively together and through partnerships to provide the best care possible
Through consummate teamwork and strategic partners in the community, we ensure our youth and families receive the best programs and services possible.
- Give voice to our youth and families who do not have a voice.
We advocate tirelessly on behalf of our youth and families in the public, private, and political sector to ensure their voices are heard.
- Commit to results.
Through research, data, and experiences, we use innovative practices to meet the increasingly diverse needs of the youth and families we serve.
- Make a positive impact on our communities.
By transforming the lives of our youth and their families, we strive to make our communities healthier, stronger, and better for future generations.
