PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Program Director

Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Full-Time

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Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children's Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children's Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children's Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Compensation

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

Paid Training Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Certification Opportunities

Leadership Development Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Build Meaningful Relationships

Strengthen Communities

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Program Director, you will:

Holds full responsibility for all programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the UAC LTFC program in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement, applicable federal regulations, and all applicable ORR policies and procedures.

Maintains regular and timely communications with ORR Federal Field Specialists, Project Officers, and other ORR staff regarding program operations, services, and finances.

Supervises all direct program staff including the Lead Clinician, Lead Case Manager, Lead Medical Coordinator, PSA Compliance Manager, Training Specialist, Education Liaison, Crisis Intervention Specialist, and Background Check Specialist.

Works directly with the Apis HR team on all hiring, onboarding, and personnel matters for program staff.

Oversees case management and clinical quality, ensuring children receive all required services per ORR policy and the Cooperative Agreement.

Manages the program budget and ensures expenditures are consistent with the ORR-approved budget; escalates any required budget modifications to ORR for prior approval.

Monitors program performance metrics, UAC Portal data quality, and compliance with all ORR reporting requirements.

Ensures prompt dissemination, training, and implementation of new or updated ORR policies and procedures to program staff.

Oversees all significant incident reporting in accordance with ORR policies, ensuring timely notification to ORR of adverse events, licensing actions, or staff misconduct.

Ensures program maintains all required state residential care licensures and accreditations and notifies ORR of any anticipated or actual changes.

Establishes a respectful and supportive workplace environment consistent with ORR's Code of Conduct requirements.

Develops, reviews, and maintains internal policies and procedures in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement.

Submits quarterly performance reports and financial reports to ORR via GrantSolutions and the Payment Management System (PMS) in accordance with required timelines.

Participates in ORR-required monthly and quarterly status meetings with ORR Project Officer and Federal Field Specialist.

Supports continuation application preparation and organizational planning.

Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.

Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent master's degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; OR Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in child welfare administration or child protective services.

In addition to the above: minimum of 2 years of experience in program management OR 2 years as a director of a licensed childcare program.

Must possess the administrator's license for the care provider facility if required by Pennsylvania state licensing.

Demonstrated knowledge of ORR policies, child welfare regulations, and federal grant management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function well in a high-paced, compliance-intensive environment.

Preferred:

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a residential or foster care setting is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of Pennsylvania child welfare licensing requirements preferred.

Schedule

Full-Time / Exempt

This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children's Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.