Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Program Director

JOB TITLE

Program Director

PROGRAM

Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter

REPORTS TO

UC Project Manager

SALARY

​$109,970.00

LOCATION

San Benito, Texas Shelter

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 programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems related to the provision of care and services for Unaccompanied Children (UC). Ensuring compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures, contractual agreement(s), State Licensing Minimum Standards, and all other applicable state and federal law, rules and guidelines. This includes providing regular and timely reports to ORR regarding operations, services, and finances; establishing a respectful and supportive workplace environment; and elevating any issues or concerns to ORR. This role is responsible for staff supervision, program development and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.

About You

You should like working with children of all ages. Should be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree; OR
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years' experience in child welfare administration, child protective services. In addition to either of the criteria above, the candidate must possess: 3-5 years of experience in program management or 3-5 years as a director of a license childcare program.
• Must be a Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Foster Care System, Faith-based/CBOs in the area 
• Bilingual: English and Spanish 
• Driver’s License 

Preferred Qualifications

• It is preferred that candidates have 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. 
• Ensure 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 [24] hours a day, seven [7] 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. 

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource, and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

COMPANY CULTURE

Our work is driven by our three core values:

1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.

1. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads andbuilds upindividuals, families, and communities.

1. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

BENEFITS

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Medical and Dental are paid 95% by the company and 5% by the employee (individual or family).
• Visionis covered100% (individual or family).
• 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.

PERKS

• Meaningful employee engagement programs.

OTHER

• Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

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.

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