Associate Program Director

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Robstown, Texas.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer‑sponsored benefits (ask recruiter for a complete overview)

Pay

$94,224.00 annually

Schedule

Monday‑Friday with on‑call rotation

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization.
• Preferred: Graduate degree from an accredited program/institution in a related field.

Certifications

• First aid
• CPR
• Emergency behavior intervention

Experience

• Four (4) years of related experience and/or training, including progressive supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Monitor the program through frequent observation and evaluation of services, facilities, staff, children, and vehicles.
• Develop proactive action plans for assigned service areas as directed by the Program Director or Associate Executive Director/Administrator.
• Coordinate and facilitate budget management as a liaison between departments and leadership.
• Provide timely feedback and support to personnel; develop and maintain work schedules to ensure proper coverage and ratios.
• Review staff documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory training requirements.
• Consult, provide feedback, review performance, motivate, direct, and redirect subordinates.
• Adapt schedules to program needs based on changing workloads.
• Organize and manage time and resources to meet assignment deadlines.
• Supervise, facilitate, and participate in child assessments and admission processes as needed.
• Respond to external requests for information regarding children (authorized personnel only).
• Provide and/or supervise crisis interventions involving children and/or families as needed.
• Monitor facility video to ensure compliance with action plans, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions/operations.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuations with children and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality in all service population and program operations.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards outlined in the employee handbook, including dress code compliance.
• Facilitate and/or supervise programming, treatment, and discharge of children’s placement and release as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per agency policies, contracts, and regulatory standards.
• Traverse interior and exterior areas of the facility as required.
• Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents for foster care programs.

Requirements

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate ability to respond sensitively to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention according to Compass Connections training to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain required computer literacy.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.