S.T.E.P.S. Program Supervisor

Company: Vista Maria
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of Michigan licensing, contracts, funding, and COA standards; the S.T.E.P.S. Program Supervisor is responsible for being a liaison with funders and ensures fidelity to grant and contract expectations while assisting in the implementation and evaluation of all S.T.E.P.S. Student Programming in partnership with the S.T.E.P.S. team. This position will provide services such as assessment, service planning, and advocacy, linking, coordinating, and teaching life skills, to assist families in attaining an independent and self-sufficient lifestyle. TASKS OF THE POSITION • Monitors quality individual, group, and/or family counseling according to specific treatment plans. • Serves as a liaison and client advocate with the court, funding, referring/referral agencies and schools. • Monitors all required paperwork, (e.g. updated assessments/treatments plans, case notes, phone logs, court reports, Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) and utilization review reports). • Schedules, organizes and attends team decision meetings. • Maintains flexible work schedules that provide accessibility to support the needs of the family. • Provides education and support, regarding needs of clients, and families. • Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts. • Stays informed of current practice developments within the profession and uses educational and training opportunities to ensure continual professional development and competence. • Plans and organizes work to meet all requirements according to agency and COA standards, licensing and funding requirements. • Prepares for and participates in individual supervision, team meetings, and other agency meetings. • Works with Vista Maria programs and community agencies/resources to provide referrals, resources and related services to youth. • Participates in weekly contact with the child and family and/or members of the Child and Family Team regarding the implementation of the wraparound plan. • Ensures assembly of a Child and Family Team within two (2) weeks of enrollment by interviewing the family, identifying family members/natural support/agency representatives and other significant people. • Assemble the Child and Family Team and guides members throughout the wraparound process, ensuring adherence to the model fidelity and wraparound values. • Responsible for assisting each youth and family in defining the frequency of child and family team meetings, the standard for meeting frequency should occur at least weekly until the family begins to transition toward program completion. Once the transition/completion plan is developed, the meetings should then occur at least bi-weekly for no longer than 3 months. • Works with the family to uncover youths/family’s strengths and needs, aids with any immediate needs, and complete the initial strengths assessment, needs, and priorities within (30) days of enrollment. • Work with the families and submit a comprehensive support plan (proactive and reactive crisis/safety plan) within 1 week of enrollment. The plan must reflect the best possible fit with strengths, culture, family, and beliefs of family. • Work with the Child and Family Team and submit an Individualized Plan of Care (POC) with services and resources that are community based and culturally relevant within 30 - 45 days of enrollment and an updated plan every 90 days thereafter. • Ensures the needs and services identified by the child and family team are met. • Ensure community resources are sought first with the assistance of the child and family team and the community Team. • Collaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family has contact with, such as, DHHS/CMO Workers, Teachers, Judges, District Attorneys, Mental Health Clinicians, Physicians, etc. • Maintain frequent contact and invite them to child and family team meetings with adequate notice and provide copies of the plan of care within 1 week of completion for team members. • Ensures all barriers related to Plan implementation are addressed. • Facilitate necessary referrals, information and cooperation with collateral resources to ensure quality care and service delivery. • Monitor the provision and quality of services provided to the family and is the liaison when new services/resources need to be sought or developed. • Complete necessary paperwork in a strength-based manner. • Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of all S.T.E.P.S. Programming in partnership with the S.T.E.P.S. leadership team. • Evaluate the Youth Assistance Program for level of youth participation; to include valuable youth input on current and future programs offered. • Assist in developing and implementing marketing efforts for Youth Assistance programs to students, families, and potential donors and volunteers. • Acts as the agency liaison for school and community partners in community programming, monitoring programming, service elements, participation and ensuring off campus objectives and goals are achieved. • Works with staff to develop team and individual goals to achieve agency and contract objectives including administering staff performance evaluations. • Trains staff to ensure services are delivered to students in accordance with the Vista Maria core values and that documentation and program criteria and plans are met. • Assists in the management of operational direction of staff and all components of after school programs. • Maintain necessary tools for tracking, reporting, scheduling, and processing systems. • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. • Monitor case notes, case files, and lesion plans. • Monitor the results and plans from pre and post surveys for program improvement. • Work with other supervisors to ensure that the agency staff are referring JJ youth to the appropriate JTS services. • Monitor compliance with COA requirements. • Performs all other duties as required or requested by the agency. • Demonstrated leadership capacity and understanding of teambuilding skills. • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills. • Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment. • Knowledge of tracking and reports tools used to support treatment services. • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed. • Working knowledge of diagnostic criteria and coding. (CANS, FANS). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY S.T.E.P.S. Family Services Specialist, S.T.E.P.S. After School Activities Coordinator, S.T.E.P.S. Dream Mentor Coordinator, and S.T.E.P.S. Workforce Development Specialist. Minimum Required: • Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field, from an accredited school, in the areas of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Guidance Counseling. • Two (2) years of supervisory experience in any child welfare component. • Three (3) years of experience in a residential child caring facility or a juvenile justice, child welfare. • Valid driver’s license without relevant restrictions. • Valid vehicle insurance and appropriate registration. Preferred: • Master’s degree in the Human Services field, from an accredited school, in the areas of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Guidance Counseling. • Completion of Child Welfare Institute (CWI) training required by the State of Michigan. • Experience with at risk youth and families. • Experience with after school and community-based teen programs. • Experience in child caring institutions or child placing agency. • Educational administrative experience in a high school setting. • Knowledge of tracking and reporting tools used to support treatment services. • 1-2 years same or similar experience (i.e. Independent Living Youth) • Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) trained. • Experience with grant writing and fundraising activities. • Fully licensed master’s level credentials. Company Description We foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable youth and families believe in their worth, heal and build the skills for success. Company Description We foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable youth and families believe in their worth, heal and build the skills for success.

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