Foster Care Program Director

Clarvida - Tennessee•Smyrna, TN

12d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foster Care Program Director, under the supervision of the Regional Director, will oversee their assigned program and will ensure that Clarvida’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each client served. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of their assigned program, to include program development, budgeting, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision. The Program Director will encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service, ensuring efficient use of staff time and work schedules. They will also be responsible for supervising and maintaining up-to-date clinical documentation and assuring the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a Human Service discipline.
Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels.
Intermediate excel experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Drive and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Mentoring skills
Ability to work as team member
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to travel and work at multiple locations
Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
Licensure in a mental health related field is preferred.
Has, or will, obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of the program in accordance with all licensing standards and policies.
Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual requirements.
Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
Preparing budgets and monitoring program expenses.
Encouraging program development.
Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff, government officials, and the general public.
Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.
Attending all quarterly director meetings.
Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.
Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.