Foster Care Program Director

Job Type

Full-time

Position Summary

Position has responsibility for assigned program development, staff supervision and training, contract management, budget development, fiscal oversight, and program operations for all aspects of the agency's Foster Care Programs consistent with program requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices in the field.

Pay Range

$71,827.00 - $102,610.00 annually

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; forecast 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 ongoing 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 processes; 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in child welfare administration or child protective services (OR equivalent).
• 2 years’ experience in program management or as a director of a licensed child care program (AND).
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred; proficiency may result in additional stipend.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to assess and plan for program needs at all levels.
• Skills in personnel management, crisis management, and problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate objectively to staff; experience working with culturally diverse/immigrant/refugee populations preferred.
• Respect for, sensitivity to and knowledge of various cultural practices.
• 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.

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