Director FFS Program

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Oversees and supports the safe and effective provision of services.
Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
Provides ongoing supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.
Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adheres to policies and procedures related to medication administration for service recipients.
Recruits, trains, and supervises program staff and volunteers.
Provides supervision and oversight to foster home licensure and home‑study process.
Develops and maintains relationships with outside agencies and organizations for referral of foster parents.
Administers financial planning and the allocation and disbursement of program budget.
Develops positive supervision relationships, including coaching and mentoring; monitors performance of assigned personnel and reviews performance with foster services staff.
Implements and ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
Develops and implements services for the program; directs and coordinates program activities.
Coordinates child referrals, intakes, and placement; coordinates foster parent selection and assumes responsibility for final approval of foster parents.
Ensures training, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of foster parents.
Supervises, approves, monitors, and evaluates child service plans.
Provides clinical oversight, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution direction to foster family services staff.
Provides and reviews necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties regarding child and family progress in meeting goals; provides direction for and reviews all situations of discharge of youth from the program.
May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting instructor and, as an instructor, conduct Common Sense Parenting courses at designated locations as assigned.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports program data; coordinates effective collection and analysis of program data from a variety of sources.
Solicits written feedback from key stakeholders on a regular basis.
Prepares and submits reports and recommendations to leadership.
Offers input and knowledge regarding budgetary management and foster parent reimbursement.
On‑call and continuously available to provide support and consultation and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the child welfare system; thorough understanding of Federal, State, Local, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.
Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
Strong knowledge of the Boys Town model and fidelity of care.
Ability to work with confrontational clients and their families.
Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, staff, and support agencies.
Advanced critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.
Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Human Services or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and families including management and supervisory experience.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.
Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job.
Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW) for DC location.
On‑call and continuously available to provide support and consultation and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children and families in community‑based programs or Boys Town programs.
Physical Requirements

Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well‑being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.
Duties performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
May be required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.
Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact 1‑877‑639‑6003.

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