Program Director - Child and Family Services

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains•Denver, CO

About The Position

Applicants who apply through third-party sites (Indeed, Monster, etc.) will receive an email from ApplicantPro to complete their application. This position will be Denver based, but will have an expectation be regularly present in the Ft Collins office (average: 1x per week) Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit, human services agency where you have the opportunity to provide support to children and families across the Rocky Mountain region. We are passionate about what we do and dream of inspiring community through our commitment and mission. We are a welcoming agency that believes that ALL people from the newborn to the elderly are valued members of our communities. If you want to make a difference where you live while serving alongside other amazing professionals, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains invites you to apply. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Child and Family Services Division provides programming throughout Colorado, including Foster Care (traditional foster care, Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program, and Long-Term Foster Care program), Adoption and Pregnancy Counseling, Older Adult Services, and Family Support & Education programs. Our staff work diligently with clients and families to support them in reaching their unique goals. JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Director of Child & Family Services will be responsible for the overall management of the programmatic, administrative, and operational systems related to the provision of care and services. In this role, it is essential to maintain program efficiency and compliance and communicate effectively with key stakeholders. Maintains fiscal oversight of annual program budget. Selects, supervises, and evaluates program personnel, providing case and administrative supervision. This position maintains oversight and decision-making authority over all positions in assigned programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral sciences with minimum five (5) years' experience in an administrative capacity to include three (3) years of child welfare and/ or experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations.
Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences with at least two (2) years' experience in an administrative capacity, to include one (1) year of child welfare and/ or experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry personal auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
Frequent local regional travel.
May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years' experience with budgetary or fiscal management responsibilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains fiscal oversight of annual program budget.
Selects, supervises, and evaluates program personnel, providing case and administrative supervision.
Develops, interprets, and implements program operational philosophy, goals, and objectives congruent with agency mission, vision, values, and strategic direction for assigned programs.
Recruits, trains, and supports program personnel and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
Maintains fiscal oversight of assigned programs, managing offices and program budgets to ensure positive financial performance and responsible stewardship of agency resources.
Ensure that the program adheres to federal and state regulatory requirements, agency policy, and contractual obligations.
Provide oversight and administration of foster care services including child welfare best practices and program management.
Maintain the delivery of quality services that are consistent with state licensing and standard operating practices.
Oversee the timely preparation and submission of documentation for services and reporting purposes.
Maintain current knowledge of trends, practices, concerns, and issues in the areas of child welfare, refugee resettlement, abuse & neglect prevention, and family preservation services.
May provide direct services and participate in on-call rotation.