Foster Care Program Director

Clarvida - Tennessee•Cookeville, TN

75d

About The Position

As a Program Director, you will oversee all aspects of program operations to ensure quality service delivery for children, youth, and families experiencing mental, behavioral, or emotional challenges. Through effective leadership, supervision, and adherence to regulatory standards, you will support staff in delivering person-centered care. You will guide program development, monitor outcomes, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative team environment that aligns with Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation and People-Centered care.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited University or program
Eligible for Counseling Licensure in the state of Tennessee
Experience working with adolescents and families in a therapeutic setting
CPR and First Aid certified, or be willing to obtain certification before working with clients; and other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the program in alignment with licensing standards and agency policies.
Develop, implement, and monitor program procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare and oversee program budgets; monitor and manage expenses.
Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervisions to meet contractual and programmatic goals.
Supervise, evaluate, and support staff to ensure performance aligns with program expectations.
Maintain and review up-to-date clinical documentation.
Provide clinical on-call or backup coverage as scheduled.
Encourage and guide ongoing program development and improvement.
Interpret agency policies and communicate program standards and goals to staff, stakeholders, and the public.
Oversee quality assurance efforts to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.
Facilitate collaboration and networking with community partners and stakeholders.
Promote a team-oriented environment and high-quality service delivery.
Plan, assign, and direct work while ensuring efficient staff utilization.
Lead all supervisory functions, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
Attend quarterly director meetings and participate in leadership initiatives as required.

Benefits

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
Up to 10 Paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
401K
Free licensure supervision
Employee Assistance program
Pet Insurance
Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Company cellphone