Program Director (State Program Director)

Program Director

The Program Director oversees the development and operations of the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program. This includes strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality delivery of services and program growth; securing necessary funding streams or other financial resources for expansion and sustainability; overseeing the budget and personnel to ensure effective management, compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to program policies and guidelines; collaborating with staff and external stakeholders on programming and program development while ensuring program quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a human services-related field
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a licensed child placing agency or state child placement agency
• One (1) year supervisory experience required
• Works in office and home or community settings as well as throughout the service area, its premises and in the community
• Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
• Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
• Ability to attend full time New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (paid)

Salary

$100,000 - $110,000

Benefits And Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer: Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) ASCEND, career accelerator program and tuition assistance. Learn more HERE . Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance): 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

About Devereux

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.