Program Director Community Based

Pressley Ridge; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with HSA match

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid holidays including birthday

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a Program Director to lead a comprehensive program for children and families, ensuring staff recruitment, training, supervision, and positive outcomes. The role emphasizes compliance with policies, licensing, and fiscal stewardship, while fostering liaison with community groups and state offices.

The director will drive service quality, oversee referrals, outcomes, and collaboration with external stakeholders to advance the agency’s mission and RE-ED principles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human service field or related.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance.
• Five (5) years of experience with children and families.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Clearances: State Police, FBI, and child abuse as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations, staff recruitment, training and supervision.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and licensing requirements.
• Assist in budgeting, fiscal planning and Medicaid/ funding mechanisms.
• Develop data on referrals, outcomes and incidents for reporting.
• Represent Pressley Ridge in community meetings and partnerships.
• Collaborate with leadership and external agencies to advance goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in human services

Job description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for all aspects of the program. This includes assuring the recruitment, training, supervision and support of staff within the program. Program Directors will maximize positive outcomes for all children and families served. They will assure adherence to internal policies, as well as external regulations and licensing requirements, sound fiscal operation and communication and liaison with local community groups, schools service agencies, local state offices and courts of the county and state.

Essential Responsibilities

• To ensure that the program site is managed effectively and in line with stated policies and program objectives the Program Director will:
  • Oversee the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of the office site and adhere to lease and rental agreements as established by the State Director.
  • Generate data regarding referrals, outcomes and incidents.
  • Implement internal policies and management plans.
  • Assist the State Director in program planning and long range goals.
  • Assure the utilization of up-to-date technology and concepts.
  • Will follow protocol and procedures for intake coordination, training activities, recruitment, as well as fiscal and Medicaid mechanisms.
• To assure the delivery of quality services and maintain an array of services the Program Director will:
  • Supervise treatment staff directly or their supervisors depending upon the personnel actions including action plans, hiring, terminations, recruitment, vacation and sick day requests. Ensures that program staffing is qualified and provide continued safety of children served with high rates of success/program completion.
  • Assist in training and credentialing of staff in order to comply with treatment needs, internal policy, fiscal and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee treatment planning and goals for children and their families. Ensures services are responsive to the children and families served.
  • Maintain an ongoing relationship with professional consultants.
  • Effectively manages and continuously develops the program.
  • Advocate for children and their families at large and in specific cases in line with Pressley Ridge values, RE-ED principles and the rights of children.
  • Shows commitment to the program maintaining professional status and cutting edge quality.
• Fiscal Operation:
  • Assist the Executive Director in monitoring income and expenditures, and establishing capital purchase requests.
  • Oversee the development of treatment costs and revenues, (per diems and billing documentation).
  • Assure proper compliance to record keeping and fiscal policies and regulation.
  • Generate accurate statistical and fiscal information on children and their families, particularly when entering, changing services, or leaving the program.
  • Review and approve travel and receipt requests.
• To assure and/or enhance program recognition and professional reputation of Pressley Ridge on a local and regional level the Program Director will:
  • Attend meetings of local state departments, schools and courts and community groups as a representative of Pressley Ridge and/or on behalf of a child and their family.
  • Disseminate agency information and consult with local organizations and individuals who wish to know more about Pressley Ridge services and programs.
  • Represent Pressley Ridge in local, state and national conferences, seminars and trainings by attending or in the role of presenter.
  • Assist in the gathering of data and material for research activities.
• Collaboration:
  • Attend meeting and participate in actions and activities internal to Pressley Ridge; specifically, but not limited to regional regularly scheduled management meetings.
  • Make available, upon request, program relevant information.
  • Collaborate with other Pressley Ridge management and administrative staff.
  • Receive supervision from and actively communicate with the Executive Director on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible in person regarding program matters.
  • Ensures the executive staff and others within Pressley Ridge are well-informed of the program operations

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in human service field or related.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance
• Requires five (5) years of experience with children and families
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
• Clearances. State Police, FBI, and child abuse clearances as required by state or governing body regulations.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing and a moderate level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Environmental Factors. Indoors/Outdoors: office, school, home, community
• Working Hours. Non-traditional hours as determined by the program.