PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Children’s Home of Reading offers a fulfilling career opportunity for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With over 140 years of service, we provide high-quality support and services aimed at fostering independence, dignity, and success.

About the role

As a Program Director, you will oversee all programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the UAC LTFC program, ensuring compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement, federal regulations, and ORR policies. This role involves direct supervision of program staff, budget management, and maintaining regular communication with ORR representatives.

Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement and federal regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with ORR Federal Field Specialists, Project Officers, and other ORR staff regarding program operations, services, and finances.
• Supervise direct program staff, including Lead Clinician, Lead Case Manager, Lead Medical Coordinator, PSA Compliance Manager, Training Specialist, Education Liaison, Crisis Intervention Specialist, and Background Check Specialist.
• Collaborate with the Apis HR team on hiring, onboarding, and personnel matters for program staff.
• Oversee case management and clinical quality to ensure children receive all required services per ORR policy and the Cooperative Agreement.
• Manage the program budget, ensuring expenditures align with the ORR-approved budget; escalate budget modifications to ORR for approval.
• Monitor program performance metrics, UAC Portal data quality, and compliance with ORR reporting requirements.
• Ensure prompt dissemination, training, and implementation of new or updated ORR policies and procedures.
• Oversee significant incident reporting in accordance with ORR policies, including timely notification of adverse events or staff misconduct.
• Ensure the program maintains all required state residential care licensures and accreditations, notifying ORR of any changes.
• Establish a respectful and supportive workplace environment consistent with ORR’s Code of Conduct.
• Develop, review, and maintain internal policies and procedures in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement.
• Submit quarterly performance and financial reports to ORR via GrantSolutions and the Payment Management System (PMS).
• Participate in ORR-required monthly and quarterly status meetings with the Project Officer and Federal Field Specialist.
• Support continuation application preparation and organizational planning.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in child welfare administration or child protective services.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management OR 2 years as a director of a licensed childcare program.
• Must possess the administrator’s license for the care provider facility if required by Pennsylvania state licensing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ORR policies, child welfare regulations, and federal grant management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to function well in a high-paced, compliance-intensive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a residential or foster care setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania child welfare licensing requirements preferred.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($95,000 annually)
• DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities across multiple service lines

Pay

$95,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-Time / Exempt
• Based across two work locations: Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.