We are offering an $3000 sign-on bonus for the Program Director position. This position requires: Child Welfare Case Manager / Child Welfare Supervisor Certification.

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, inclusion and equality, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Program Director is an exempt position responsible for the overall functions of the Safe at Home Program. To provide supervision, guidance, and support to the Counselors, Case Managers, Clinical Supervisor, CM Supervisor and Family Advocates. Serve as a liaison with the community, System of Care, legal, educational and mental health and the family. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the program and will work with Sr. Leadership within the agency. This position requires: Child Welfare Case Manager / Child Welfare Supervisor Certification.

• Provides supervision, guidance and support to all staff members to ensure quality services and crisis management, as well as concise and timely completion of all documentation according to contract requirements.
• Conducts staffings' and supervision of cases, per contract requirements, to provide input and recommendations regarding the families being served.
• Maintain referral process and assign cases to ensure timely response to children and their families referred for assistance.
• Complete monthly funder reports, Concur and ADP.
• Assists with community outreach, identifying resources and training for staff to meet client needs.
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate case records by supervised staff on all assigned clients and their families including, concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation.
• Maintain case tracking system and keep data for program outcomes.
• Complete Verification of Services with families as required
• Oversight of program contract, budget and outcome reports.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $68,000 annual salary
• Flexible hours
• 20 PTO days per year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Social Services field and 4 years of experience in human services or child welfare programs
  • or Master's degree in Human Services or Social Services field and 2 years of experience in human services or child welfare programs.
  • Must have a Child Welfare Case Manager / Child Welfare Supervisor Certification
• Effective supervisory and leadership skills, public speaking skills.
• Oral, written, and public speaking communication skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Must have experience with executing safety assessment /abuse reporting/ coaching / progressive counseling/ crisis intervention
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and current automobile insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and clients, which include members of vulnerable communities. As part of this commitment, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current and newly-hired employees, unless an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption as permitted pursuant to Gulf Coast JFCS’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.