Program Director, Child Services

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Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee with new operations expanding into Kentucky. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson, we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity!

What will you do as a Program Director, Child Services?

As the Program Director, Child Services, you will lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing an array of trauma- informed services for the children and families they serve.

As Program Director, Child Services you will have the following responsibilities:

• Will use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented.
• 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 in all directions (up, down, sideways) to ensure program needs are met.
• Recruit, interview and selection of top tier talent for their program staff.
• Conduct thorough and well-documented assessments of direct reports’ performance.
• Proactively address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short of delivering on their objectives.
• Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork and collaboration is valued.
• Act as a role model across the organization for other staff regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork.
• Respond and address to any client/parent/guardian complains/concerns.
• Other duties as assigned

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $55k-$65k annually
• Fantastic Full-time 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

Minimum Qualifications/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.

You’re the right fit for the Program Director, Child Services position if…

• You have a passion for developing and growing teams
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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