Program Director

55 Compass Connections; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All benefits from day one

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections seeks a seasoned leader to oversee program management at the Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX. The role drives regulatory compliance, program quality, and collaboration with community partners to ensure safe, supportive child placements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s plus five years in child welfare management, and a Master’s in a related field is preferred. Requires bilingual English/Spanish and a valid administrator license; work hours may include evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in child welfare administration or licensed childcare program management.
• Preferred Master’s degree in social work or related behavioral science field.
• Administrator’s license, First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention are required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Oversee and remediate deficiencies related to standards and requirements.
• Conduct regular video monitoring of the site and ensure safety protocols.
• Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations, and long-range planning.
• Organize and participate in local and regional meetings with community entities.
• Serve as a member of Compass Connections Management Executive Council.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of service populations and program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in social work or related field

Tools

First aid

CPR

Administrator’s license

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved.

Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX.

Benefits

• ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Language Requirement

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req:

• Required – Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of experience in child welfare administration and child protective services; Preferred – Master’s degree in social work or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree.

Certifications:

• Administrator’s license, First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience:

• Required – Five (5) years of experience in program management or as director of a licensed childcare program; Preferred – 6 plus years of experience in program management or as director of a licensed childcare program

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• 2. Oversee and remediate deficiencies associated with federal and state standards and requirements.
• 3. Conduct regular active and archival video monitoring of the site.
• 4. Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations and short- and long-term planning.
• 5. Organize and participate in local and regional meetings with community entities.
• 6. Plan and participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• 7. Serve as a member of the Compass Connections Management Executive Council.
• 8. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• 9. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• 10. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• 11. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• 1. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate program personnel in accordance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state standards and requirements.
• 2. Regularly observe and evaluate buildings, grounds, equipment, staff, children, vehicles and other program resources and address issues and problems as needed.
• 3. Build and maintain relationships between Compass Connections and local facilities’ staff, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement staff, the legal representative(s) for children in custody, Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, relevant consulates and others regarding children’s placement or release.
• 4. Facilitate and/or supervise appropriate programming, treatment, and discharge planning for the service population.
• 5. Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and contract and regulatory requirements and standards.
• 6. Frequently transverse from one area of the physical plant to another.
• 7. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
• 8. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:

• 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• 3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services.

Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.