Administrator

nphosting; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in Driscoll, Texas, is seeking aDirector-level leader to oversee child welfare programs and multi-site operations. The role requires strong policy development, staff supervision, and compliance management to support safe, effective care for children.

Expect five years of senior experience in childcare administration and a Bachelor's degree. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday with on-call duties; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program/university.
• First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications are required.
• Five years of experience as director of a licensed childcare program or administrator of a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Update and implement program policies and procedures to promote best practices.
• Supervise and support staff to maintain campuses, ensuring buildings, grounds and equipment are clean and ready for tours.
• Maintain 90%+ compliance with contracting entities, internal and external audits.
• Maintain annual staff turnover at less than 10%.
• Hire, train, supervise, and communicate with program personnel assigned to this position.
• Conduct periodic case reviews to ensure assessments meet standard child welfare practices and program guidelines.
• Organize local and regional meetings with community entities to address issues affecting program operations.
• Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations, and long-term planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

It\'s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Driscoll, Texas.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Salary Annually: $139,941.00

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (On call required)

Academic Req: Bachelor's or undergraduate degree from an accredited program/university

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required - At least five (5) years of experience as:

• 1. The director of a licensed childcare program or similar program for children and adolescents; or
• 2. Administrator of a large organization; or
• 3. At least five (5) years of progressive project management or business management demonstrating advanced levels of growth and success

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• 1. Update and implement program policies and procedures to promote best practices.
• 2. Supervise and support staff to maintain assigned campuses to ensure buildings, grounds and equipment are clean, in good working order, and ready for tour.
• 3. Maintain 90% or better compliance with contracting entities, internal and external audits.
• 4. Maintain annual staff turnover at less than 10%.
• 5. Implement sound operational strategies that are in line with agency practice.
• 6. Complete all notification and reporting requirements in accordance with state and federal contract and regulatory standards and requirements.
• 7. Hire, train, supervise, review actions of and effectively communicate with program personnel assigned to this position.
• 8. Conduct periodic case reviews to ensure that assessments and recommendations meet standard child welfare practices and program guidelines.
• 9. Conduct monthly and quarterly all-staff meetings.
• 10. Analyze the nature, severity, and frequency of security risks to the region.
• 11. Effectively communicate with and between facility staff, children, federal staff, and legal representatives for services population.
• 12. Monitor program data and report on activities and recommendations for stakeholders.
• 13. Organize and participate in local and regional meetings with community entities in the region to address current and future issues affecting the program operations.
• 14. Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations and long and short-term planning for the program.
• 15. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• 16. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• 1. Coordinate organizational, programmatic, and financial elements of the services provided to the service population to ensure each child\'s physical, social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs are met.
• 2. Develop and implement an organizational management structure which promotes industry best practices, facilities optimum delivery of services and ensures the safety and well-being of the service population and staff at multiple sites and locations.
• 3. Develop, maintain, and forecast a budget of more than 4 million dollars.
• 4. Work a flexible schedule including availability nights, holidays, and weekends.
• 5. Remediate any program deficiencies associated with federal and state contractual and regulatory guidelines and standards.
• 6. Meet all agency policies and procedures and federal and state contractual and regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• 7. Assume fiscal responsibility by maintaining programming within budget and providing justification and documentation.
• 8. 75% travel requirement.
• 9. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
• 10. Implement Compass Connections systems safety protocols in case of an emergency.
• 11. Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
• 12. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:

• 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• 2. Provide proof of work eligibilit