Director of Transitional Youth Services

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

9d•$90,000 - $131,250•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Director of TYS oversees all aspects of direct care and supervision across the agency’s Transitional Youth Services/UpLIFT programs. This includes administrative, programmatic, and fiscal responsibilities such as assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating program staff; ensuring compliance with any applicable licensing or regulatory standards, county contract requirements, and agency policies; working with agency partners, families, and clients to ensure quality of care and supervision; and collaborating with agency leadership to develop and oversee program budgets and strategic planning. The Director of TYS upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage, helping to facilitate a positive living and learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescents, including experience leading and supervising residential programs; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use various Microsoft software.
Knowledge of regulatory and licensing requirements.
Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Strong human relations skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, budgets, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic Algebra. Ability to design and maintain a budget.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Grant writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operations: Ensure program philosophy, service delivery, and operations align with the agency’s mission, vision, and values. Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of TYS/UpLIFT operations, including client safety, supervision, and program growth. Ensure youth have consistent access to therapeutic services, independent living skills development, and community-based resources. Provide milieu observation and feedback related to the cottage and program environment. Lead program development and continuous improvement efforts, including implementation of new services, service modalities, and expansion of existing programs. Establish and maintain effective program systems, structures, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services.
Staff Management & Development: Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, supervision, and termination of TYS/UpLIFT staff in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer and Talent Acquisition. Ensure ongoing staff development through regular training, coaching, and performance feedback. Facilitate placement, supervision, and mentoring of practicum students and interns within the TYS/UpLIFT programs. Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture.
Oversight & Quality of Care: Ensure effective, high-quality service delivery for assigned youth and families. Provide oversight of crisis prevention, risk assessment, and crisis intervention practices. Analyze and integrate outcome data to improve clinical services and program performance. Monitor and ensure achievement of defined outcomes and satisfaction levels for youth, families, and referring agencies. Part of the Programs on-call rotation Ensure documentation standards, billing practices, and quality assurance processes meet agency, payor, and regulatory standards, maintaining audit-ready records.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure full compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL), Medi-Cal, Department of Education, county contracts, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with CCL and other regulatory bodies, including oversight of incident reporting and regulatory communication. Monitors and ensures compliance with program grants. Maintain accurate program data and reports, including census, incidents, and required regulatory documentation. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to personnel, operations, and client information.
Collaboration & Community Engagement: Interface with youth, families, and community partners regarding program activities, policies, procedures, and grievances. Review and respond to complaints in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Department. Collaborate with Admissions & Utilization Management on referrals, admissions, and discharges. Work closely with community partners, campus leadership, and internal program leaders to promote coordinated services and youth independence. Participate in TYS/UpLIFT-related conferences, coalitions, and state or professional associations. Represent the agency in the community with professionalism and leadership that advances the organization and the behavioral health field.
Financial & Strategic Management: Provide financial leadership in collaboration with the Regional Director, including budget development, monitoring, and fiscal stewardship. Ensure staff productivity and revenue-generating activities meet or exceed established targets, as applicable. Support strategic planning efforts related to program sustainability, growth, and service excellence. Advocate for system-level improvements consistent with the agency’s service delivery philosophy.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support agency operations and mission fulfillment.

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e., Stress, Anxiety, Depression Life transitions Grief and Loss Divorce Conflict Resolution Substance Abuse Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services