Program Director, Child Welfare & Family Services

Compass Connections; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Compass Connections in San Antonio, TX, is hiring a compassionate Program Director to oversee residential services for children. You will lead program operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and coordinate with staff and foster care partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related behavioral science, 5 years in social services or childcare, and strong crisis intervention and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency
• Graduate degree in a related field and clinical licensure preferred
• First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications required

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines applicable to this position.
• Monitor program services, facilities, staff, children, and vehicles.
• Develop proactive plans of action for program areas assigned by leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate budget management between departments and leadership.
• Provide timely feedback and support to personnel.
• Maintain staff work schedules to ensure proper coverage and ratios.
• Review staff documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure contractual and regulatory training requirements are met.
• Supervise and participate in child assessments and admissions as needed.
• Respond to requests for information regarding children as needed.
• Provide crisis interventions involving children and families as needed.
• Monitor facility operations to ensure compliance with action plans and regulations.
• Participate in meetings and team decisions; adapt schedules as needed.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Implement safety protocols including emergency evacuation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards across the organization.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and collaboration with staff and partners.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Documentation

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral science

Graduate degree in related field with clinical licensure

First aid certification

CPR certification

Emergency behavior intervention certification

Job description

Compass Connections in San Antonio, TX, is hiring a compassionate Program Director to oversee residential services for children. You will lead program operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and coordinate with staff and foster care partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related behavioral science, 5 years in social services or childcare, and strong crisis intervention and leadership skills.