Program Director (Treatment Foster Care)

Pressley Ridge Career•Altoona, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for all aspects of the program. This includes assuring the recruitment, training, supervision and support of staff within the program. Program Directors will maximize positive outcomes for all children and families served. They will assure adherence to internal policies, as well as external regulations and licensing requirements, sound fiscal operation and communication and liaison with local community groups, schools service agencies, local state offices and courts of the county and state.

Requirements

State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances
CPS/ Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation
Valid State Drivers License and insurance

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of program staff; ensures direct program staff is qualified
Assist in training and credentialing of staff in order to comply with treatment needs, internal policy, fiscal and regulatory requirements
Assist the State Executive Director in program planning and long range goals
Oversee treatment planning and goals for children and their families
Assist the Executive Director in monitoring income and expenditures, and establishing capital purchase requests
Attend meetings of local state departments, schools and courts and community groups as a representative of Pressley Ridge and/or on behalf of a child and their family
Collaborate with other Pressley Ridge management and administrative staff

Benefits

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)