Assistant Program Director: Child Welfare & Abuse Prevention

Marsell Wellness Center; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401 k matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Day(s)

Job summary

Marsell Wellness Center is hiring an Assistant Program Director for Foster Family Services in Riverside, CA. The role reports to the Program Director and oversees program staff, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes autonomy in a fast-paced environment, including leading investigations, staff training, and coordinating with law enforcement. Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in child welfare or related fields.

Qualifications

• 1+ years prevention/education of sexual abuse/assault, crisis interventions, and/or work with victims of sexual abuse/assault.
• 3+ years working with child welfare standards, best practices, quality assurance, and/or compliance.
• 5+ years of progressive employment with social services or childcare agency or organization.
• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Supervise program staff to ensure appropriate uses of resources.
• Oversee daily operations of center.
• Assist in recruiting/home study/home inspection functions when needed.
• Train staff in home study and home inspection functions.
• Supervise assignments of Resource Family Homes to Case Managers/Social Workers.
• Coordinate with law enforcement when a victim of sexual abuse is identified.
• Attend and conduct training on sexual abuse screening with staff and foster parents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communications

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/psychology/sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marsell Wellness Center is hiring an Assistant Program Director for Foster Family Services in Riverside, CA. The role reports to the Program Director and oversees program staff, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes autonomy in a fast-paced environment, including leading investigations, staff training, and coordinating with law enforcement. Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in child welfare or related fields.