Director, Family Services & Youth Justice Initiatives

LifeWorks Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 PTO days per year

11 paid holidays per year

premium-free employee medical plan + $

$100 per month HSA contribution

retirement savings plan with 50% match

Job summary

LifeWorks is seeking a Program Manager to join our Family Services team in Austin, TX. This role provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the Travis County Transformation Project, ensuring program effectiveness, contract compliance, and strong community partnerships.

You will supervise staff, drive quality improvement, and support youth and families through trauma-informed, restorative practices. Competitive benefits include PTO, holidays, health plan, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field is preferred.
• Licensed professionals strongly preferred (LMSW/LCSW or LPC/LCP-A).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Travis County Transformation Project.
• Lead continuous quality improvement activities and staff supervision.
• Ensure contract compliance and grant requirements.
• Build partnerships with law enforcement, schools, LifeWorks programs, and community partners.
• Oversee data collection, documentation, performance measurement, and outcome reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Data tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field preferred

Tools

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) or LPC/LCP-A

Job description

LifeWorks is seeking a Program Manager to join our Family Services team in Austin, TX. This role provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the Travis County Transformation Project, ensuring program effectiveness, contract compliance, and strong community partnerships.

You will supervise staff, drive quality improvement, and support youth and families through trauma-informed, restorative practices. Competitive benefits include PTO, holidays, health plan, and retirement matching.