Behavioral Interventionist Program Manager (Hutchinson/Wichita)

FosterAdopt Connect • Hutchinson, KS

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Interventionist Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and quality of program operations in the Wichita and Hutchinson, Kansas, areas. This includes direct supervision and development of staff, program planning and implementation, case consultation, quality assurance, performance improvement, and ensuring services are delivered consistently with agency values, program requirements, and applicable standards. The PM has a direct impact on the quality and stability of services provided to children and families. By supporting strong staff teams, strengthening program systems, and ensuring consistent quality of care, this role helps create the conditions for children and youth to remain safely connected to their homes, families, and communities. The ideal candidate is an experienced, thoughtful, and strategic leader who understands the complexities of child welfare and behavioral health services. This individual will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and compassion while supporting staff in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services to children and families.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, behavioral health, or a related human services field.
• At least two years of experience in a nonprofit social service setting.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• A strong understanding of child welfare practices, policies, and the unique needs of children and families involved in foster care, adoption, or other child-serving systems.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting and advocating for foster and adoptive families.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and the skills to advocate for positive outcomes while working effectively with diverse professional teams and community partners.
• Experience supporting individuals and communities who have experienced marginalization, along with an understanding of how systemic barriers can impact children, youth, and families.
• Willingness to travel to surrounding counties to attend meetings, trainings, and presentations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Case Management, Social Work, Family Support, Behavioral Health, Human Services, Family Preservation, Mental Health, Psychology, Sociology, Youth Services, Child Development, or Child Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to the BI program and staff serving the Wichita and Hutchinson areas.
• Supervise and support Coordinators through regular individual supervision, case consultation, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Monitor staff workloads, promote employee and team satisfaction, and ensure staff have the resources and guidance needed to be successful in their roles.
• Monitor client referrals and waitlists, helping ensure children and families are matched with appropriate staff and that staffing needs are anticipated and addressed.
• Oversee program timelines and processes, including referral assignments, initial assessments, service renewals, updates, progress notes, and incident reporting.
• Ensure critical incidents are appropriately reported, followed up on, and communicated to leadership within required timeframes.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts focused on strengthening program systems, improving processes, and supporting staff development.
• Regularly review file and shift note audit results, client documentation, and incident reports to ensure services meet program and regulatory expectations.
• Identify areas for improvement, address barriers, and collaborate with branch offices and agency leadership to implement effective solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager