Program Director, Child Services

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Owensboro, KY

11h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Get to know Thompson! Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee with new operations expanding into Kentucky. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson, we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity! What will you do as a Program Director, Child Services? As the Program Director, Child Services , you will lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing an array of trauma- informed services for the children and families they serve. As Program Director, Child Services you will have the following responsibilities: Will use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented. Proactive coaching and feedback to ensure professional development and growth of direct reports. Setting programmatic objectives, defining roles, and prioritizing tasks for direct reports. Effective proactive communication in all directions (up, down, sideways) to ensure program needs are met. Recruit, interview and selection of top tier talent for their program staff. Conduct thorough and well-documented assessments of direct reports’ performance. Proactively address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short of delivering on their objectives. Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork and collaboration is valued. Act as a role model across the organization for other staff regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork. Respond and address to any client/parent/guardian complains/concerns. Other duties as assigned What does this position offer?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Verified 3 years of work experience as a high performing individual contributor in a related field with exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions.
Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Will use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented.
Proactive coaching and feedback to ensure professional development and growth of direct reports.
Setting programmatic objectives, defining roles, and prioritizing tasks for direct reports.
Effective proactive communication in all directions (up, down, sideways) to ensure program needs are met.
Recruit, interview and selection of top tier talent for their program staff.
Conduct thorough and well-documented assessments of direct reports’ performance.
Proactively address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short of delivering on their objectives.
Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork and collaboration is valued.
Act as a role model across the organization for other staff regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork.
Respond and address to any client/parent/guardian complains/concerns.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Starting Pay Range: $55k-$65k annually
Fantastic Full-time benefits…
3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth
Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities