Director - Shelter

Build a career that means more
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. This is where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you will directly improve the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a full-time

Director

for our children's shelter. This position is critical for providing program leadership and oversight to produce positive client outcomes and desired fiscal performance. This position will have, or has the potential to have direct contact, on a regular and continuing basis, with children who are under the direct supervision of the agency.

You Will:
Leadership / Management (55 %)

Provide the overall strategy and goals for the program

Ensure grantor / customer satisfaction

Ensure staff are meeting work product expectations

Hire, develop, hold accountable and if necessary, terminate program staff

Mentor and coach staff through training, inspiration, motivation and encouragement

Hold staff accountable to service standards and ensure the processes and procedures are followed according to program standards.

Oversee vendors to ensure client information and inquiries are managed in accordance with DCS goals and outcomes

Respond to crisis calls from program staff

Work within the structure of DCS Region and broker community

Weekly on-call rotation

Relationship Development (25 %)

Build and maintain a strong network of relationships– DCS, foster parents, biological families, mental health agencies, schools and community agencies

Regularly collaborate and communicate to maintain and establish a strong referral network

Deliver educational presentations throughout the community to support recruitment

Proactively market and sell the program through one-on-one interactions

Financials (10 %)

Responsible for billing, budgets and contractual relationships within the program

Reporting (10 %)

Compile and analyze the data for recruitment and retention goals and outcomes

Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards

You Have:

A Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a directly related human services field PLUS five years’ experience in the child welfare system is required

Master's degree is preferred

Must be at least 21 years of age

A valid driver's license and proof of insurance

Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices

Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences

Must be willing and able to work on-call

Our Benefits:

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.

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