Program Director: Unaccompanied Minor Care & Compliance

Wedgwood Christian Services; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Map

Medical plans with great coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Dental and vision plans

Legal insurance

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking a Program Director for the UC Program to provide leadership across the interdisciplinary team, ensure contract and licensing compliance, and oversee daily operations in residential care settings. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive program quality, data-informed decisions, and budget oversight while maintaining alignment with the agency’s mission.

The candidate will lead staffing, supervision, and evaluation processes, coordinate with partners

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work or equivalent degree or Bachelor's with five years in child welfare administration and two years in program management
• Minimum five years of experience with adolescents and/or families
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a residential setting with understanding of licensing regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest quality delivery of services per agency mission and values
• Liaise on licensing compliance for residential services
• Oversee ORR contract fulfillment and weekly team meetings
• Monitor investigations, corrective actions, and incident response for compliance
• Provide financial oversight and collaborate on business reviews with Residential Associate Director
• Participate in staff evaluations and hiring
• Regularly communicate with Chief Program Officer about risk in the program
• Track utilization and outcome data and ensure policy adherence

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Masters degree in social work or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years in child welfare/admin

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking a Program Director for the UC Program to provide leadership across the interdisciplinary team, ensure contract and licensing compliance, and oversee daily operations in residential care settings. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive program quality, data-informed decisions, and budget oversight while maintaining alignment with the agency’s mission.

The candidate will lead staffing, supervision, and evaluation processes, coordinate with partners