Women and Families Director
About The Position
Janus of Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced and compassionate Women and Families Director to lead and oversee the development and daily operations of our 25-bed residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program serving women, children, and families. The Women and Families Director serves as a subject matter expert in SUD treatment for pregnant, perinatal, postnatal, parenting, and non-parenting women, as well as children (ages 0–12) and their families. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, family-centered services while maintaining program excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in health or human services required; Master’s degree preferred
- Current certification/registration as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or licensed/associate therapist
- Minimum 5 years of SUD counseling experience , preferably with women, children (ages 0–12), and families
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in health services, ideally within multi-site SUD or mental health programs
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing treatment programs in California
- Experience working with SAMHSA, DHCS, or similar licensing and certification authorities
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Maintains a valid California Driver’s License.
- Clean driving record of three years in CA required.
- Demonstrates proficiency with EMRs, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Planner, Excel), and electronic learning platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Program Management and Development
- Personnel Management and Support
- Clinical Leadership and Services
- Additional Responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
