Program Director - Child Welfare & Community Impact

Compass Connections; Los Fresnos (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Compass Connections seeks a seasoned leader for our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX, responsible for directing licensed childcare programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong program management, and adherence to safety and ethical standards.

The position involves overseeing daily operations, budget planning, staff development, and collaboration with community partners, while maintaining confidentiality and meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in child welfare administration and child protective services.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Preferred Master’s degree in social work or related behavioral science field.
• Administrator’s license, First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulations applicable to the position.
• Oversee and remediate deficiencies in standards and requirements.
• Conduct active and archival video monitoring of the site.
• Participate in service expansion, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Organize local and regional meetings with community entities.
• Serve on Compass Connections Management Executive Council.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency policies and dress code.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Compass Connections seeks a seasoned leader for our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX, responsible for directing licensed childcare programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong program management, and adherence to safety and ethical standards.

The position involves overseeing daily operations, budget planning, staff development, and collaboration with community partners, while maintaining confidentiality and meeting