Impact Director, Specialty Programs & Advocacy

Child Advocates San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Advocates San Antonio is seeking a Director of Specialty Programs to lead the overall operations of our specialty services. You will oversee staff, drive outcomes, and ensure compliance with grants and CASA standards, while aligning with our mission and EOS framework.

The role requires strategic coaching, data-driven reporting, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance advocacy for children and youth in foster care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; field related to social work or criminal justice.
• Five+ years in a nonprofit serving children and families.
• Three+ years leading a team.
• Experience with data collection and reporting program outcomes and grant compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Specialty Programs to align with mission and EOS.
• Coach staff, set expectations, monitor development.
• Collaborate with Grants and Finance to review grants and ensure budget compliance.
• Oversee data collection and analysis, including surveys, to report outcomes.
• Guide Advocate Experience and staff to recruit and train volunteers.
• Ensure program compliance with National and Texas CASA standards and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheet software

Grant management software

Job description

Child Advocates San Antonio is seeking a Director of Specialty Programs to lead the overall operations of our specialty services. You will oversee staff, drive outcomes, and ensure compliance with grants and CASA standards, while aligning with our mission and EOS framework.

The role requires strategic coaching, data-driven reporting, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance advocacy for children and youth in foster care.