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Position: Foster Care Program Director  

Status: Salaried/Exempt 

Starting Salary Range $77,000-$84,250

General Description:

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Child Welfare, develops, coordinates, directs, and controls the operations of an Agency facility and assigned Program(s) and associated staff; proactively fosters the mission, goals, and values of the Agency, as well as compliance with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Child Welfare.. Qualifications (required at time of offer):

Requirements:

At time of appointment, shall possess one of the following:

Master’s degree in human behavioral science or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience in an agency or child caring institute, at least 1 of which is in a management capacity.

Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university and 4 years of post-bachelor's degree experience in an agency or child caring institute, at least 2 of which are in a management capacity.

• Exemplary knowledge of assigned Program aspects.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and related applications or other IBM-compatible word processing program.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, with “regular” business hours set by the Agency.
• Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.
• Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

General:

• Ensures effective fiscal management of Program operations.
• Accurately and timely prepares, maintains, and reviews all Program-related budgetary reports, contract-specific procedures, and other Agency-specific reports and filings.
• Actively monitors Program budget, contract requirements, and staffing to ensure that Agency resources are utilized in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensures appropriate operation/maintenance of assigned Agency facility.
• Coordinates all necessary documentation, reports, and analyses for Executive Staff and/or Administration as required.
• Apprises the Executive Staff of any employment issues, and participates in investigations, grievances, or other labor issues as required.
• Apprises the Executive Staff of any critical incidents, and participates in investigations and corrective actions as required.
• Maintains professional aptitude in assigned Program functions.
• Develops and maintains an Agency presence in the local community.
• Identifies, evaluates, and pursues Agency-growth opportunities.
• Monitors existing Program and services to ensure that consumers’ needs are met.
• Recommends and develops new programs, or enhances existing programs as needed.
• Attends and participates in all regularly schedule management meetings and accurately and timely submits all required reports.
• Performs other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory:

• Directly supervises Program-related staff, ensuring contract compliance and staff efficiency.
• Aids in selecting and hiring Program staff in compliance with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Facilitates various staff meetings in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensures timely completion of Agency related orientation and trainings for all subordinates.
• Conducts general supervision of subordinates and administers appropriate disciplinary action when necessary, in compliance with the applicable contract requirements and/or Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Ensures that performance reviews of subordinates are completed fairly and accurately and in compliance with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Performs other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Pay: $77,000.00 - $84,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervsory: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person