Program Director

Job Title Program Director Program Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter Reports To Director of Residential Services Salary $109,970.00 Location San Benito, Texas Job Type Exempt Work Schedule 5 Days per Week, 40 Hours per Week, 12 Months per Year General Description The Program Director is responsible for the overall programming and operation of the Refugio Program at the local center. The Director ensures all daily living needs and essential treatment services are provided to UACs. This involves creating and supporting a physical and emotionally safe environment for residents and staff, as well as utilizing a teaching component in all program components and interactions. About You You should enjoy working with children of all ages, be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work. Professional experience in the treatment of juveniles, which involved group or individual counseling techniques, may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for deficiencies in the required degree. Five years of professional experience in social work, preferably in the treatment of juveniles with supervisory duties. Provide group and individual counseling and related treatment services. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Foster Care System, Faith‑based/CBOs in the area. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Driver’s License. Licensed Child Care Administrator required. Preferred Qualifications Competencies in Diversity, Conflict Management, Communication, Detail‑Orientation, Organizational Leadership, Budgeting, Compliance, Trauma, Public Relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google software. What You’ll Be Doing Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the details of the program, including the treatment models’ fidelity and the provision of individualized services for UACs. Promotes and extends the culture of Urban Strategies and its values. Prepares reports on the progress of youth; prepares reports and documentation relating to staff. Oversees and, when necessary, leads in guiding the group interaction process. In conjunction with Human Resources, screens, interviews, and hires staff, and provides specific program‑related orientation for new staff. With assistance from the Program Management Team, monitors progress and ensures training compliance. Ensures the program operates within budgetary constraints. Initiates purchase requests; receives supplies and equipment; and maintains related fiscal and inventory control records. Maintains personnel and budgetary records for the facility, including personal accounts for assigned youth. Develops and promotes community relations with public and/or private social services and other agencies and programs. Meets with local officials, public and private agency heads, community groups, and the general public to explain the facility’s functions, programs, and role in the community. Solicits community support. Supervises the planning of menus and food services. Ensures the maintenance and cleanliness of the physical facility and the upkeep and operation of on‑site equipment. Maintains security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and maintains physical control of youth twenty‑four hours a day, seven days a week. Develops community resources. Assists in the development and implementation of treatment plans and programs. Supervises staff and youth working a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; ability to respond to crisis situations when necessary. Establishes and maintains working relationships with staff, community groups, the courts, other agencies, and the general public. Exercises considerable judgment, discretion, and initiative in the performance of duties within established policies and procedures. Performs other related work as assigned. Benefits Remote work for eligible positions. Medical and Dental are paid 95% by the company and 5% by the employee. Vision is covered 100%. 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long‑term and short‑term disability for free. For positions that require laptops, the company provides one. For positions that require a cellphone, the company issues one. Core Competencies Models Urban Strategies. Works Well with Team US. Communicates Competently. Demonstrates Accountability, Responsibility, and Dependability. Delivers High‑Quality Work. Identifies Problems, Finds Solutions. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state, and local legal protections. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr