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Job Description

This position pays $55,000-$85,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

As an Unaccompanied Children Program Director, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing UC programs to include Transitional Assessment Center (TAC), Transitional Foster Care (TFC) and/or Long-term Foster Care (LTFC) as well as services provided to clients in these programs. This individual is also responsible for directly supervising the Lead Case Manager, Lead Teacher, and other leaders and/or direct service reports within the program.

This person is expected to oversee the quality assurance process within the site and training of these programs. While serving as a Program Director, this individual is responsible for providing weekly, unannounced rounds in the classrooms and/or all areas where children congregate to ensure safety, wellbeing, and best practice of care in these areas.

This position is expected to function effectively with little supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend staff meetings to ensure effective and efficient service coordination;

Regularly meet and partner with the Branch Director and other relevant leaders to ensure consistency of programming and to ensure the site is successfully executing service deliverables for UC;

Direct, train, and develop all direct reports and others if needed;

Cultivate a trauma-focused environment where program staff model positive adult behaviors, while also nurturing youth and providing structure, support, respect, and active involvement to UC;

Assist the Branch Director with the preparation of the annual budget, goals, and objectives;

Ensure program operations and services are consistent with the established agency, state, federal, and licensing standards and requirements;

Overseeing the Transitional Assessment Center (TAC), Transitional Foster Care (TFC) and/or Long-term Foster Care (LTFC) work locations to ensure effective operations that meet client needs and quality standards;

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;

Coordinate Residential policy and procedures committee, while ensuring policy consistency with contract regulations;

Participate in public relations for the program when appropriate;

Ensure all case recording expectations satisfy state and agency requirements;

Oversee training curriculum and compliance to include but not limited to the UC training, First Aid/CPR, and new employee orientation;

Collaborate with intake and referral teams to ensure appropriate capacity and placement of youth in programs;

Audit and oversee the appropriate aftercare and transitions post placement;

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;

Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college with at least five (5) years of experience in program administration at a child welfare agency; OR Master's level degree in Social Work 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 in program administration at a child welfare agency;

 Demonstrated experience with trauma and working with refugee or immigrant youth;

 Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;

 Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team;

 Mature and stable judgment, sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees;

 Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;

 Successfully pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;

 Ability to pass required medical exam;

 Must be 21 years old with a valid drivers license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of the client. Must also 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;

 Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption; - Active Child Welfare Certification in the state of Michigan, preferred

- Bilingual Spanish/English fluency or other common languages spoken by refugee and immigrant populations, strongly preferred; null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.