PROGRAM DIRECTOR

CHOR Youth & Family Services- Building Kids Lives since 1884; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access to earned wages before

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Company-paid training

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading seeks a Program Director to lead the ORR program across Bethlehem and Doylestown. This full-time role requires managing program operations, staff supervision, budgeting, and regulatory compliance with ORR policies.

Ideal candidate will have an MSW or related master's degree and at least 2 years in program management or as a director of a licensed childcare program, plus strong communication skills. DailyPay and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in child welfare administration or child protective services.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management OR 2 years as a director of a licensed childcare program.
• Must possess the administrator’s license for the care provider facility if required by Pennsylvania state licensing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ORR policies, child welfare regulations, and federal grant management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the ORR LTFC program in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain regular communications with ORR Federal Field Specialists, Project Officers, and other ORR staff regarding operations, services, and finances.
• Supervise all direct program staff including the Lead Clinician, Lead Case Manager, Lead Medical Coordinator, PSA Compliance Manager, Training Specialist, Education Liaison, Crisis Intervention Specialist, and Background Check Specialist.
• Collaborate with Apis HR on hiring, onboarding, and personnel matters for program staff.
• Oversee case management and clinical quality, ensuring children receive all required services per ORR policy.
• Manage the program budget and ensure expenditures align with the ORR-approved budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

MSW or related master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience in child welfare administration

Job description

95,000

Program Director – ORR Program

Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Full-Time

95,000

DailyPay Available

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

• Holds full responsibility for all programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the UAC LTFC program in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement, applicable federal regulations, and all applicable ORR policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and timely communications with ORR Federal Field Specialists, Project Officers, and other ORR staff regarding program operations, services, and finances.
• Supervises all direct program staff including the Lead Clinician, Lead Case Manager, Lead Medical Coordinator, PSA Compliance Manager, Training Specialist, Education Liaison, Crisis Intervention Specialist, and Background Check Specialist.
• Works directly with the Apis HR team on all hiring, onboarding, and personnel matters for program staff.
• Oversees case management and clinical quality, ensuring children receive all required services per ORR policy and the Cooperative Agreement.
• Manages the program budget and ensures expenditures are consistent with the ORR-approved budget; escalates any required budget modifications to ORR for prior approval.
• Monitors program performance metrics, UAC Portal data quality, and compliance with all ORR reporting requirements.
• Ensures prompt dissemination, training, and implementation of new or updated ORR policies and procedures to program staff.
• Oversees all significant incident reporting in accordance with ORR policies, ensuring timely notification to ORR of adverse events, licensing actions, or staff misconduct.
• Ensures program maintains all required state residential care licensures and accreditations and notifies ORR of any anticipated or actual changes.
• Establishes a respectful and supportive workplace environment consistent with ORR’s Code of Conduct requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains internal policies and procedures in compliance with the ORR Cooperative Agreement.
• Submits quarterly performance reports and financial reports to ORR via GrantSolutions and the Payment Management System (PMS) in accordance with required timelines.
• Participates in ORR-required monthly and quarterly status meetings with ORR Project Officer and Federal Field Specialist.
• Supports continuation application preparation and organizational planning.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in child welfare administration or child protective services.
• In addition to the above: minimum of 2 years of experience in program management OR 2 years as a director of a licensed childcare program.
• Must possess the administrator’s license for the care provider facility if required by Pennsylvania state licensing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ORR policies, child welfare regulations, and federal grant management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function well in a high-paced, compliance-intensive environment.

Preferred:

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a residential or foster care setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania child welfare licensing requirements preferred.

Schedule

• Full-Time / Exempt
• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.