Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program
Program Director, Child Services
Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42103
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Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program
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Get to know Thompson!
Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and recently Kentucky. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, building resilience in children aged 0‑18 and families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
What you will do as Program Director, Child Services Lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing trauma‑informed services for children and families.
Use a trauma‑informed approach in daily work, applying CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family‑Involved, Relationship‑Based, Competence‑Centered, Trauma‑Informed, Ecologically Oriented).
Coach and give feedback to ensure professional development of direct reports.
Set programmatic objectives, define roles, and prioritize tasks.
Communicate proactively in all directions to meet program needs.
Recruit, interview, and select top‑tier talent for the team.
Conduct thorough performance assessments of staff.
Address performance issues and replace staff who do not meet objectives.
Create an open, trusting environment that values teamwork.
Model professionalism, positivity, and teamwork for the organization.
Respond to client/parent/guardian concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Starting Pay Range: $55k‑$65k annually
Full‑time benefits: health, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance
3 weeks PTO first year + 10 paid holidays
401K match
Education reimbursement
Referral bonus
Clinical supervision reimbursement $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through FAFSA after 10 years
State loan repayment program (up to $50,000) eligibility
Paid volunteer community time off
Free EAP services
Mileage reimbursement
iPhone and laptop for eligible roles
Multiple growth opportunities
Structured leadership development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Three years of high‑performing individual contributor experience in a related field with leadership exposure through project management, coordination, training or actual leadership roles.
Display coachability for future growth.
Valid driver’s license and meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the program.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent written & oral communication skills.
You’re the right fit if…
You have a passion for developing and growing teams.
You feel the impact on lives of children and families.
Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, Integrity are important to you.
Apply at
thompsoncff.org
where we strengthen Children, Families, and Communities.
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E‑Verify.
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Program Director, Child Services
role at
Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get to know Thompson!
Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and recently Kentucky. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, building resilience in children aged 0‑18 and families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
What you will do as Program Director, Child Services Lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing trauma‑informed services for children and families.
Use a trauma‑informed approach in daily work, applying CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family‑Involved, Relationship‑Based, Competence‑Centered, Trauma‑Informed, Ecologically Oriented).
Coach and give feedback to ensure professional development of direct reports.
Set programmatic objectives, define roles, and prioritize tasks.
Communicate proactively in all directions to meet program needs.
Recruit, interview, and select top‑tier talent for the team.
Conduct thorough performance assessments of staff.
Address performance issues and replace staff who do not meet objectives.
Create an open, trusting environment that values teamwork.
Model professionalism, positivity, and teamwork for the organization.
Respond to client/parent/guardian concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Starting Pay Range: $55k‑$65k annually
Full‑time benefits: health, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance
3 weeks PTO first year + 10 paid holidays
401K match
Education reimbursement
Referral bonus
Clinical supervision reimbursement $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through FAFSA after 10 years
State loan repayment program (up to $50,000) eligibility
Paid volunteer community time off
Free EAP services
Mileage reimbursement
iPhone and laptop for eligible roles
Multiple growth opportunities
Structured leadership development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Three years of high‑performing individual contributor experience in a related field with leadership exposure through project management, coordination, training or actual leadership roles.
Display coachability for future growth.
Valid driver’s license and meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the program.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent written & oral communication skills.
You’re the right fit if…
You have a passion for developing and growing teams.
You feel the impact on lives of children and families.
Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, Integrity are important to you.
Apply at
thompsoncff.org
where we strengthen Children, Families, and Communities.
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E‑Verify.
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