Deputy Director of Wellness Court

Position Summary

The Wellness Court Deputy Director will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Neighborhood Wellness Court a diversion program designed to increase rapid access to treatment and other supports for people with substance use disorders. The Deputy works closely with the Program Director and program partners to coordinate team functions recruit and retain staff monitor staff capacity improve program design and implementation and assist with high-level partnerships to maximize positive outcomes for program participants.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates across interdisciplinary program teams and associated partners to deliver high-quality program services including the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Philadelphia Police Department the First Judicial District and other partners; identify services gaps and foster partnerships and referral networks to support program participants.
• Supports the Director in refining the pilot program and ensuring the success of program expansion.
• Helps oversee day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Wellness Court pilot program manage staff and contracts ensure continuity of care track and resolve operational challenges.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to reduce systemic barriers to program participation and success including local state and federal entities
• Develops refines and codifies policies processes and procedures that streamline program operations; evaluate processes and procedures regularly for process improvement and safety standards
• Supports data collection and quality improvement measures monitor outputs and outcomes establish and oversee evaluations with outside researchers and communicate program results in a timely manner

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of program design and operations staff management performance measures process improvement and resource planning
• Skills in synthesizing information clearly communicating complex information and navigating high-level stakeholder engagement
• General knowledge of the local criminal justice system including charging warrants court proceedings probation and parole and diversionary programs
• General knowledge of the local behavioral health system including best practices regarding substance use treatment and withdrawal management
• Strong reading writing and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience required Masters degree or other advanced degree in a related field preferred
• 7 years of experience working in project or program management operations criminal justice and/or behavioral health preferred as it relates to implementing and scaling programs across multiple partners and entities leading teams of direct service staff with diverse professional and personal backgrounds or working with individuals with substance use disorder and/or other complex mental and behavioral health needs.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter resume and references.

Salary Range: $80000 to $95000

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