Program Manager LCPA

BrightSpring Health Services•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Program Manager will be responsible for the operation of Therapeutic Foster Care as far as all actions, decisions, and performances within the total scope of the treatment program. The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the foster care and family services components of the program.  The Program Manager shares with the Executive Director the responsibility for the care and protection of all the children residing in StepStone Family and Youth Services foster homes, and for the hiring, training, and supervision of all treatment personnel. In the Executive Director’s absence, the Program Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the financial and physical resources of the agency. The Program Manager or assigned delegate will be accessible by telephone to assist in emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university, plus one year of graduate training from a recognized School of Social Work which includes supervised casework in the field
Five years of paid experience working in a clinical setting with trouble children and families
Two years of which should be in a supervisory or administrative capacity
Administrative and clinical skills
Capable of working effectively with children, adults, staff, board members, parents, foster parents, and the community

Responsibilities

Works with the Executive Director in developing effective treatment interventions for neglected, abused and troubled children and their families
Evaluates treatment programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director
Develops and administers standards and procedures for all treatment staff
Assists in the recruitment and hiring of qualified treatment staff and oversees training, supervision, promotion, and discipline
Oversees training promotion and discipline of treatment staff and provides ongoing supervision
Keeps the Executive Director and client agencies informed of agency's programs and policies
Attends board meetin gs and represents the agency in the absence of the Executive Director
Represents and interprets the agency's programs and policies to the public custodial agencies, the courts, and the community
Maintains good working relationships with local, state, and national agencies, including schools, courts, welfare departments, probation departments, and other social service agencies
Oversees a myriad of details, responsibilities, and performances
Shows positive, effective, productive cooperation between staff, foster parents, biological parents, and the community