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**City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri

**Categories:** Clinical Services and Support

**Job Status:** Full-Time

**Req ID** : 95055

**Pay Range:** $69,326.40 – $112,860.80 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center. Please use the link below to learn more about this extraordinary club house! https://independencecenter.org/about/

+ Shift information: Monday – Friday (7AM – 4 PM)

+ **Clients:** Residents of our Intensive Residential Treatment Services, approximately 100

+ **Location:** Onsite at the Independence Center and working at a few residential locations, all within the St. Louis region

+ **MUST HAVE skills for this position:** Project management, Facilities knowledge, Understanding of treatment plans for our clients and how the residential program collaborates with the other services, Skill to envision and negotiate real estate expansion in the affordable housing arena

+ **Job responsibilities:** Oversee the supervisors of the residential programs IRTS programs (Intensive Residential Treatment Services), collaborate with the Clubhouse on the independent living locales, Ensure staff complies with all affordable housing funding requirements (either own staff or dotted line to Finance), leading housing expansion via real estate exploration and contract negotiation on purchase or construction, and managing maintenance team or outsourcing for facility safety and upkeep.

Overview

**BJC Behavioral Health** is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Residential Programs Manager leads the Residential and Facilities Teams including quality Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) programs and Clustered Housing Services, along with ensuring collaboration from Community Support and Occupational Health for all residents. Facilities include compliance with funding sources such as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) on all properties, alongside real estate maintenance on all properties. The Residential Programs Manager will lead initiatives toward expansion of housing options, both owned and regionally offered.

Responsibilities

+ Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

+ Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

+ Assures compliance with Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Committee for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) regulation at two residential care facilities to provide safe, patient oriented care for residents. Conduct routine audit procedures to assure adherence to DHSS medication administration and documentation requirements, complete medical records, current emergency contact information.

+ Assures compliance with all affordable housing funding requirements, including HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credits). This includes reporting and certification of resident eligibility along with property maintenance expectations.

+ Leading housing expansion initiatives with both programmatic and independent living arrangements which include representation of organization within real estate, construction, and renovation opportunities.

+ Project management of all facilities outside of residential units including budget, safety, and adherence to all local, state, and federal guidelines.

+ BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree

Experience

+ 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

+ No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

+ Master's Degree

Experience

+ 10+ years

Supervisor Experience

+ < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

+ Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

+ 401(k) plan with BJC match

+ Tuition Assistance available on first day

+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development

+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

+ Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer