Hybrid Program Director – Child Services

at THOMPSON Child & Family Focus

• Job title: Program Director – Child Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Owensboro, United States

About the role

• Program Director leading a team of Youth Care Specialists providing trauma-informed services for children and families. Ensuring professional development and team cohesion within a caring organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing trauma-informed services for children and families.
• Use a trauma-informed approach in daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE.
• 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 to meet program needs.
• Recruit, interview and select top-tier talent for their program staff.
• Conduct thorough assessments of direct reports’ performance.
• Address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short.
• Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork is valued.
• Act as a role model regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork.
• Respond to any client/parent/guardian complaints/concerns.

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.

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