Description
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Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee with new operations expanding into Kentucky. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson, we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity!
What will you do as a Program Director, Child Services?
As the Program Director, Child Services, you will lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing an array of trauma- informed services for the children and families they serve.
As Program Director, Child Services you will have the following responsibilities:
- Will use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented.
- Proactive coaching and feedback to ensure professional development and growth of direct reports.
- Setting programmatic objectives, defining roles, and prioritizing tasks for direct reports.
- Effective proactive communication in all directions (up, down, sideways) to ensure program needs are met.
- Recruit, interview and selection of top tier talent for their program staff.
- Conduct thorough and well-documented assessments of direct reports’ performance.
- Proactively address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short of delivering on their objectives.
- Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork and collaboration is valued.
- Act as a role model across the organization for other staff regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork.
- Respond and address to any client/parent/guardian complains/concerns.
- Other duties as assigned
What does this position offer?
- Starting Pay Range: $55k-$65k annually
- Fantastic Full-time benefits…
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
- 401K Match
- Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community
- Free EAP services
- Mileage Reimbursement
- iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
- Multiple opportunities for growth
- Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Verified 3 years of work experience as a high performing individual contributor in a related field with exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions.
- Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
You’re the right fit for the Program Director, Child Services position if…
- You have a passion for developing and growing teams
- You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
- EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thompson participates in E-Verify