Program Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in child welfare administration, child protective services
• AND
• 2 years’ experience in program management or as a director of a licensed child care program.
• Candidate must possess ability to assess and plan for program needs at all levels.
• Position requires skills in personnel management, crisis management, and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to relate objectively to staff. Experience working with culturally diverse/immigrant/refugee population is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated respect for, sensitivity to and knowledge of various cultural practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to positively interact with clients, their families, and all collateral contacts.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s License and maintain current vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in a threshold language of Spanish is preferred. Bilingual proven proficiency will result in additional stipend to base pay.

Responsibilities

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
• Plan, assign, and direct the activities of the assigned department's programs and projects; develop work plans, allocate resources and develop schedules to accomplish program goals; forecasts personnel and funding requirements; develop new programs/projects to respond to community needs.
• Provides support, training, to the Resource Family, working in collaboration with various members of the treatment team
• Conduct Pre-Service and on-going trainings to Resource Families as indicated.
• Act as an agent of the agency in the role of Legal Guardianship to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors including all responsibilities guardianship entails.
• Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and guidelines, within the department and legal standards; review, interpret and clarify relevant statutes, regulations and department policies.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness in meeting established objectives; develop quality assurance standards and implement review process; respond to client complaints and appeals of decisions made by subordinates.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for or participates in preparing and updating budgets and grant proposals; manage budget/grant funds and authorize/review contract payments and program expenditures; develop proposals for additional funding and personnel; gather and compile data and prepare reports.
• Be available for staff supervisory 24-hour on-call consultation and direction.
• Direct weekly supervision with assigned staff and all persons associated with assigned Home Study/ Post-Release Services cases.
• Oversee client records including internal client file audits and file preparation for external audits.
• Oversee assessment of UAC and potential sponsor/family needs and work with VP in planning and implementation of clinical and program needs.