Program Director (Unaccompanied Minors Programs)

Wedgwood Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Plan

Medical coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure quality service delivery in accordance with our mission to support youth and families. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with child welfare regulations and providing necessary supervision for staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work or related fields, with significant experience in child welfare and program management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent behavioral science degree, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of child welfare experience.
• Minimum of 5 years working with adolescents/families and 3 years of supervisory experience in a Residential setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality delivery of services to youth and compliance with agency policies.
• Provide oversight for daily routines and program implementation.
• Collaborate with partners for high-quality care and conduct staff evaluations.

Skills

Child welfare administration

Program management

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the highest quality delivery of services to youth in accordance with Wedgwood Christian Services Mission Statement and Principles and Core Values.
• Serves as the agency liaison for ongoing licensing compliance for residential treatment services.
• Ensures that all aspects of the ORR contract are fulfilled in current services.
• Provide oversight at weekly team meetings and work the Home Supervisor in overseeing daily routines, program implementation, and establishing a therapeutic milieu.
• Maintain oversight and accountability for investigation corrective actions.
• Monitor debriefing and incident response team for ongoing compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide financial oversight to the program by creating and presenting Business Reviews, in collaboration with the Residential Associate Director.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance team for all residential audits, data collection and contract information.
• Collaborate with all partners and outside entities to ensure high quality care.
• Complete staff evaluations on a timely basis; use staff discipline procedures as necessary, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Assist and support all staff within their department in effectively carrying out of their roles and responsibilities.
• Meet regularly with other administrative personnel to maintain good communication among various departments.
• Regular participation in supervision meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning.
• Participate in the screening, interviewing, and hiring of staff for the UC program.
• Meet regularly with Chief Program Officer to provide ongoing communication regarding risk situations within program.
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring utilization and outcome data.
• Ensure that all programs are following Agency policy and procedures, including any governmental contract or State Licensing/Child Protective Services requirements. Contract proper Agencies and complete Corrective Action Plans as required.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree -or-
• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in child welfare administration and two years of experience in program management.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents and/or families.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a Residential setting with an understanding of Child Licensing regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience with data analysis preferred.
• Prior experience with program budgets preferred.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals, purpose, and objectives of the agency.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

BENEFITS:

• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Medical plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision plans
• Legal insurance
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive paid time off
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• Paid Holidays
• We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
• Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Wedgwood is a local West Michigan agency, with offices bordering the coast of the beautiful Lake Michigan. Our main office is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ranked in the top tier of the Best Places to Live in America according to Business Insider.
Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity