Director of Growth and Transformation (Little Rock)
JOB Description
The Director of Growth & Transformation- LR (DGT-LR) is the key leader for all therapy and recreation supports for youth ages 14-24 at our LR site. They also ensure that youth and families have actionable plans tailored and responsive to their unique needs. They carry responsibility and leadership at an Immerse site for the invention, implementation, integration, and quality of case planning, therapy programs, transformational experiences, and overall support to enhance the well-being of youth. This includes:
1. Therapeutic Leadership - Leadership over the implementation of growth and transformation services including therapy and transformational experiences. Ensures that the Immerse site is using the best therapeutic interventions, overseeing targets and outcomes of growth and transformation, and that we are hungry for the healing of all youth.
2. Case Plan Leadership - Lead in the care of youth and families for the site through ensuring that they all have actionable plans that can lead to growth and transformation, that the plans are strong and individualized, that problem solving happens quickly and uses the best minds and resources to solve challenges, and ensuring that quality support happens for each youth.
3. Staff Supervision - Provide guidance, coaching and development of licensed therapists, interns and staff to support a successful team of capable individuals who are placed in the delicate and intricate positions to serve youth, while guiding youth individualized plans from a distance and troubleshooting problems to ensure that all youth are getting what they need.
4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Have at least a master's degree in a social service related field.
Must be licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, etc).
Must have at least 6 years working with youth from crisis, leading programs, and/or leading clinical or therapy programs. Must have experience providing therapy directly to youth. Must have experience supervising professionals and leading a team.
Must understand human development, trauma, and process of healing for those with trauma.
Preference given to candidates who have specific trauma training or certifications.
Must have a track record of creativity in providing therapeutic intervention.
Strong visionary and implementation skills. Able to see something not yet created and know how to make something happen.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-24 no matter what they are going through.
Is “hungry” to see youth heal.
Wants to do “whatever it takes” to see youth and families succeed.
Is emotionally humble and smart- has a high emotional intelligence.
Sees their work as worship and has a growing relationship with Jesus.
Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.
Overview
Job Type: Full time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Related Field (Required)
Experience:
Youth from Crisis: 6 years
Licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, etc)
Work Location: In person
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead and drive one of our biggest, growing initiatives, who knows what it takes to help youth from crisis heal, and who has what it takes to lead a team, galvanize across programs, and continue to build what has already been created. Our approach is unique in that we guide youth toward healing and transformation through creative, trauma-informed, innovative, and high-quality therapeutic interventions mixed with relevant, accessible, and challenging recreational activities in a highly integrated and collaborative way. The Director of Growth and Transformation position is a full-time, salaried position with significant leadership and influence.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@immersearkansas.org with “Director of Growth and Transformation” as the subject line of the email.