School Partnership Program Director - Seneca Family of Agencies

Overview

Are you passionate about improving educational equity and supporting schools to help all students thrive? We are seeking a dedicated Director of School Partnerships to lead our South Bay Unconditional Education (UE) School Partnership Programs. In this role, you will support in cultivating and sustaining school partnerships with the goal of schools increasing the academic performance and social-emotional well-being of struggling students and enhancing the ability of partner schools to deliver effective interventions through a multi-tiered framework.

As Director, you will oversee all aspects of the program, including strategy development, daily operations, team leadership, budget management, and engagement with students, families, and stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, equitable, and trauma-informed services that promote inclusive school environments. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced leader with expertise in program management, knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and building collaborative relationships with schools and communities.

Seneca’s Unconditional Education South Bay program partners with South Bay district schools to implement services that identify and intervene on behalf of the community’s most vulnerable children. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to oversee the overall quality and operations of the program
• Direct the delivery of high-quality client care grounded in Seneca’s values, guided by the principles of Unconditional Care, and in adherence to relevant governing standards
• Perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, supervision, evaluation, and termination
• Provide direct supervision of program leadership team and other staff, as assigned
• Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning
• Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners as requested
• Manage applicable program facilities to ensure safety and a warm and welcoming environment of care
• Plan and maintain the program budget and take action to ensure financial sustainability
• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training
  • This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, social work, psychology, and/or counseling preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree plus comparable experience may be considered in lieu of master’s degree
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice or education standards preferred
• Three years of administrative or supervisory experience in a social work, education, direct care, childcare, or youth community care facility setting
• Prior demonstrated record of providing effective supervision and leadership of diverse program teams
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

Schedule

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when the school needs vary)
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $125,004- $139,004 per year,
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays, additional 14 paid school break days
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington