Assistant Program Director

Morrison Child and Family Services • Federal Way, WA

29d • $30 - $37

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in ensuring that program needs are met and that all clients receive high‑quality supportive services in their communities. This position helps ensure the safety and well‑being of youth released from ORR custody. The Assistant Program Director may act on behalf of the Program Director during periods of leave and serves as a secondary liaison with ORR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or management experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older prior to employment (ORR requirement)
• Position requires ORR approval; exceptions must be explicitly approved in writing by ORR prior to hire and may include additional training or supervision plans
• We consider education, training, experience and demonstrated skills. This position requires ORR approval; exceptions to the minimum qualifications require ORR’s explicit written approval prior to hire and ORR may require supervision plans and additional training.
• Ability to work shift hours and days as assigned; may require occasional work outside standard hours
• Ability to travel at least once per month
• Pass a criminal history background check though Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. For further information review: https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-and-credentialing-faqs/
• Valid driver’s license and, if using a personal vehicle, maintenance of required auto insurance
• Completion of 40 hours of required annual training

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
• Prior ORR experience
• Case management experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations
• Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, abuse/neglect, substance abuse, delinquency, peer influence, and related interventions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the secondary liaison with ORR and act as Program Director during periods of leave.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director to ensure all ORR‑required services are provided consistently and in compliance with policy.
• Directly supervise Case Manager Supervisors, Case Managers, Administrative Coordinators, and other assigned staff.
• Ensure all staff are appropriately hired, trained, and onboarded.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance requirements for the office are met and maintained.
• Participate in case staffing and engage in multidisciplinary problem‑solving for complex cases.
• Develop and propose program policies and procedures to the Program Director.
• Foster a work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates high‑quality staff.
• Maintain an active and accessible presence to support day‑to‑day program operations.
• Participate in the practice and continued implementation of the Sanctuary Model.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful program or departmental operations.

Benefits

• Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees