URM Program Director

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. We strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Our mission is rooted in our Christian faith and we uphold shared values such as being motivated by our faith, supporting one another, championing justice, pursuing excellence, and staying committed to our cause.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and/or work collaboratively with all URM supervisors, licensing supervisors, clinical supervisors and Quality Assurance managers;
• Attend staff meetings to ensure effective and efficient service coordination;
• Provide weekly individual and team supervision to staff and interns, and meet with the Branch Director regularly;
• Build and cultivate a cohesive team and maintain positive staff morale;
• Prepare of the annual budget, goals and objectives and complete the monthly forecasting tool ensuring that all program budgets are operating within approved margins;
• Ensure written quarterly reports are in compliance with state and federal guidelines and other documentation to ensure they meet program expectations, as well as licensing and accreditation standards;
• Develop, update and maintain program operating manuals;
• Maintain awareness of current trends and theories, while also recommending changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate;
• Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer and community agencies, employers and individuals;
• Ensure effective operations through selection, training and orientation of new staff;
• Attend project teams and local and national meetings that will enhance provision of services to refugees;
• Manage vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services;
• Cultivate an environment where program staff model positive adult behaviors, while also nurturing youth and providing structure, support, respect, and trauma-informed care;
• Ensure program operations and services are consistent with the established agency, state, federal, and licensing standards and requirements;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through completion of staff evaluations, conference request, time sheets and reimbursement vouchers;
• Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, community agencies, and community progressions;
• Participate in public relations for the program when appropriate;
• Ensure all case recording expectations satisfy state and agency requirements;
• Collaborate with intake and referral teams to ensure appropriate capacity and placement of youth in programs;
• Stay up-to-date on current trends and theories related to the program, while proactively recommending changes to agency policy and practice, as necessary;
• Participate in speaking engagements, courses and learning experiences, when necessary;
• Implement and enhance the use of the trauma-responsive Sanctuary model of care;

Requirements

• BSW or Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services, or equivalent field of study with at least five (5) years of experience working in a child welfare administration;
• MSW or Master’s level degree in Social Services, or equivalent degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of experience working in program management or as a director of a licensed childcare program, preferred;
• At least five (5) years of experience in foster care and/or refugee and immigrant services;
• Must have an ability to provide and/or obtain professional licensure or registration in the state of the work location;
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency or other common languages spoken by refugee and immigrant populations, strongly preferred;
• Prior experience working with a diverse population, strongly preferred;
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: Varicella, MMR, TDap or Tdap, Influenza;
• Must be able to show proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.