Program Manager (Foster Care Group Home)

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Description Are you looking for a unique opportunity to lead and make a significant difference in the lives of children? Our agency provides a supportive environment for abused, neglected, and abandoned children, aged 3-17. We specialize in managing group homes for sibling groups, all-boy and all-girl homes, and parenting teens, ensuring a nurturing and secure environment for these vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of 7 – 9 designated group homes, each serving 8-10 children per home, including homes for sibling groups, all boys, all girls, and parenting teens.
• Be available for on-call duties one weekend every 4-5 weeks and respond to emergencies after hours on weekdays, ensuring round-the-clock support for our staff and children.
• Facilitate both staff and client meetings to address needs, progress, and house dynamics.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Child Safety, local schools, behavioral health agencies and other child welfare system partners.
• Elevate staff competencies in trauma-informed care, providing tools and training to manage various behavioral needs effectively.
• Lead, coach, and mentor staff, including direct supervision of Group Home Managers.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• High emotional intelligence, especially when managing diverse teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience liaising with external agencies like schools, physicians, and behavioral health services.
• Proficiency in hiring, training, coaching, and, if necessary, terminating staff.
• At least 3 years of experience in childcare or youth services, preferably in a group home or similar setting.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

Selective Preferences:

• Experience with trauma-informed care, child welfare, social work, or in a group home setting within foster care is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits:

• Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• childcare/youth: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AZ Driver License (Preferred)
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Surprise, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000