Director of Foster Care Programs & Compliance

Hope Haven of East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Haven of East Texas seeks a Program Director for the ReKindle Child Placing Agency. You will lead CPA operations, supervise the CPA Administrator and CPA Treatment Director, and ensure regulatory compliance, safe placements, and strong community partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a relevant field, a master’s preferred, and experience with foster care programs. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Program Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, business management, or related human services field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas minimum standards, licensing and contracting requirements for Child Placing Agencies.
• Five years of experience with children and families in foster care, adoption, or related child welfare setting preferred.
• Management experience supervising personnel and overseeing program operations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure CPA operations comply with policies, contracts, and Texas laws and standards.
• Provide leadership and accountability for the CPA Administrator and CPA Treatment Director.
• Oversee daily operations, foster home verification, case management, and licensing activities.
• Coordinate assessments, service planning, and clinical support under required credentials.
• Participate in placement review and ensure safety, capacity, and stability of placements.
• Recruit and develop foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
• Provide regular reports on performance, staffing, finances, and compliance.
• Develop measurable program goals and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, business management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hope Haven of East Texas seeks a Program Director for the ReKindle Child Placing Agency. You will lead CPA operations, supervise the CPA Administrator and CPA Treatment Director, and ensure regulatory compliance, safe placements, and strong community partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a relevant field, a master’s preferred, and experience with foster care programs. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Program Operations.