Youth Care Program Director (Trauma-Informed)

Cal Farley; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Roth 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Housing provided

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Cal Farley’s in Amarillo, TX seeks an Administrator to provide leadership over intake, assessment, and intervention services for youth. You will supervise service delivery teams, ensure plans are informed by evaluations, and promote trauma-informed care.

You will coordinate cross‑functional programs, monitor licensing compliance, support staff development, and manage on‑campus operations and housing partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential childcare, behavioral health, child welfare, or related human services field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams, direct care staff, intervention specialists, case management staff, or residential care personnel preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavior management, and child development required.
• Understanding of Texas licensing standards and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Must be willing to live on campus (Housing Provided).

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake, assessment, and intervention processes to ensure appropriate evaluation of youth.
• Lead the implementation of intervention strategies grounded in brain development, relational health, and trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
• Ensure continuity of care by integrating services across departments, aligning assessment outcomes with treatment planning and placement decisions.
• Provide leadership during high-risk situations, including oversight of crisis intervention services and participation in on-call support as needed.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and intensive case reviews, promoting coordinated decision-making for complex cases and ongoing youth progress.
• Monitor program performance and compliance with licensing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies, while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Intervention Services staff, fostering accountability, professional growth, and adherence to established standards of care.
• Coordinate structured programming and daily operations, including scheduling, documentation, resident supervision, and participation in organizational meetings and training.
• Support program administration and operations, including budget-related activities, staff recruitment and retention efforts, and collaboration on special projects and service enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Psychology, Counseling, Human Services Administration or related field

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services Administration, Education Administration, Behavioral Sciences, or a closely related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cal Farley’s in Amarillo, TX seeks an Administrator to provide leadership over intake, assessment, and intervention services for youth. You will supervise service delivery teams, ensure plans are informed by evaluations, and promote trauma-informed care.

You will coordinate cross‑functional programs, monitor licensing compliance, support staff development, and manage on‑campus operations and housing partnerships.