Associate Regional Director

Compass Connections•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe. English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

Requirements

Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Required - Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited program/university, preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study
Integrated Case Management, First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention.
Required – Three (3) years of supervisory experience and case management experience with the immigrant population
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate mastery of comprehensive safety, resiliency, and mental health assessment.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision,n both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Supervise effectively and supportively to encourage team excellence.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Strongly Preferred – Graduate degree from an accredited program/university.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team meets all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
Ensure the team maintains a caseload by agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards.
Complete Case Management Tracking for each assigned child.
Review cases weekly with assigned team and ensure quality service provision.
Monitor team performance and ensure programmatic goals and measures are achieved and exceeded wherever possible.
Supportively correct performance challenges.
Assist staff with complex cases or support program operations as needed.
Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Compile, prepare, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional information by agency policies, licensing, and/or contract requirements.
Ensure the team’s submitted reports comply.
Review and sign children’s records by agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Contribute to program needs assessments, evaluations, and recommendations for improved performance.
Communicate field challenges or crises immediately to the supervisory structure and ensure all reporting protocols are followed.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the Compass Connections employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and always complying with the required dress code.
Ensure team communicates, assesses, and supports families effectively, meeting expected program outcomes.
Identify training needs and actively develop staff to improve client outcomes and meet professional goals.
Monitor personnel and client safety and support crisis intervention efforts.
Meet with each assigned supervisee for weekly supervision and participate in weekly supervision with the direct supervisor.
25% travel for site visits, home visit shadowing, and case coverage.
Monitor team expenditures for program compliance and participate in the oversight of team budgets.
Guide team to build and maintain community relationships among stakeholders providing services and support for clients.
Participate in local task forces and working groups.
Meet all deadlines required by program leadership and federal partners.