Program Supervisor - Mental Health - Seneca Family of Agencies

Are you passionate about empowering school communities and fostering wellness in the Bay Area? Seneca’s UE School Partnership Program is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Supervisor to lead and support our Certified Wellness Coaches (CWCs) across multiple programs and locations. Your guidance will be essential as our Wellness Coaches deliver prevention and early intervention services that promote the behavioral health and well-being of children and youth in schools. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll help create a holistic, empowering learning environment for students. 

Seneca’s Unconditional Education program partners with Bay Area 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.

• Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assist the director in overseeing the overall quality and operations of the program
• Provide leadership in 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 assigned staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination
• Provide direct supervision of direct care staff and managers, as assigned
• Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
• Maintain 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
• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
  • This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
• At least 3 years’ experience providing effective behavioral or student support services in an educational or mental health setting
• 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

• 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

• Starting at $78,536- $92,536 per year
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Salary increases each year
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• $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