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The Program Director oversees the daily supervision and operation of TOGETHER CALIFORNIA programs, which aim to maintain sibling unity in foster care. They ensure compliance with state regulations, funding requirements, and best practices in sibling placements.

Please note: while our site is under construction we expect this position to be 100% remote, but once we become closer to being operational, the Program Director will need to be on site full-time in Palmdale.TOGETHER CALIFORNIA is an innovative, new model of foster care that keeps siblings together under the care of a full-time professionally trained foster parent in a single family home. Children thrive and are supported through an intentional community of care.

· Provides leadership to assure census goals, community cohesion, and high client care standards are maintained.

· Ensures program effectiveness, tracks performance, and identifies improvements of all TOGETHER CALIFORNIA programs.

· Communicates quality standards for programs and services and ensures compliance.

· Provides leadership to all program staff and direct supervision of the Resource Parent Coordinator, Case Worker Supervisor, Facilities Director, Education and Activities Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

· Hires and terminates staff with approval; assists in staffing decisions.

· Supervises staff, sets targets, monitors progress, and provides feedback.

· Recognizes staff for contributions and fosters a cohesive working environment by providing needed information, tools and resources for team performance.

· Completes timely performance reviews

· Oversees the selection, training and development of resource and relief parents with support from and coordination with other departments.

· Leads selection and admission process for intake of children, following all state, county and organizational guidelines.

· Maintains incident and complaint files, ensuring confidentiality.

· Acts as liaison to DCFS and other service providers.

· Ensures attendance at board meetings by appropriate personnel.

· Collaborates on program development and funding efforts.

· Develops and monitors annual budget with Executive and Finance Directors.

· Supports Executive Team in Executive Director's absence.

· Mails copies of child abuse or neglect, substantiated complaints, licensing and incident reports to the Board of Directors.

· Attends meetings, training, and is available 24/7 for emergencies.

· Ensures compliance with Title 22 regulations, CDSS licensing requirements and county contracting requirements.

· Designates Case Worker Supervisor to perform duties of Program Director in their absence.

· Performs additional duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology with at least three years of child and family services experience including two years in administration or management; or a Bachelor's degree in behavioral science with at least five years of experience in child and family services, including two years in administrative or managerial role.

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.

· Strong knowledge of California foster care regulations and Resource Family Approval (RFA) requirements.

· Understanding of sibling dynamics and trauma-informed care.

· Experience in team building, implementing behavior modification plans and needs assessments.

· Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.

· Ability to work with DCFS, courts and other social service systems.

· Ability to clear required child abuse, criminal record and sexual offender registry background check.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to relate to Agency staff and the public professionally and courteously.

· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

· Reliability, punctuality, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

· Ability to work flexible hours.

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.

· Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free environment.

· Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and automobile insurance.

· Commitment to TOGETHER CALIFORNIA philosophy and mission.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

· Reports to Executive Director

Seniority level

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  Director

Employment type

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  Full-time

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