Program Director Job in Harrisburg 17057, Pennsylvania Us
The Bair Foundation
The Bair Foundation is a Christian, non-profit agency that has successfully cared for and treated children, teens and families for over 40 years. As a nationally recognized leader in the field of children family services, The Bair Foundation has 37 offices operating in 8 states.
The Bair Foundation strives to offer more children and teens safe, secure and nurturing living experiences that uphold Christian values and promote healing and growth. Through a myriad of programs and services we are able to address and meet the unique needs of children and families in crisis. Our services include: Therapeutic Foster Care, Traditional Foster Care, Adoption Services, Medically-Needy Foster Care, Independent Living Services, Parent Empowerment Program, In-Home Services, Assessment Home, Outpatient Services.
Please visit our website at http://www.bair.org/
Program Director
As one of the nation's fastest growing Christian foster care ministries, The Bair Foundation is currently seeking candidates for Director of Social Services in Middletown,PA.
Core Responsibilities:
? Supervise and support social service workers and staff to assure that each child receives services in accordance with all laws, regulations and internal policies.
? Facilitate the provision of safe, secure and nurturing living experiences in accordance with The Bair Foundation mission.
? Assures the implementation of all applicable state regulations and organizational policies and procedures within the office.
? Supervises treatment, planning and progress of clients.
? Assures resolution of critical incidents for foster care/family preservation services.
? Makes visits to foster homes annually and those homes that have more than three foster children a minimum of twice per year.
? Develops budget for services to assure office is operating without financial loss.
? Maintains communication with referral agencies regarding current children by monthly visitations for agencies with more than five children in care.
? Must become proficient with The Bair Foundation's treatment model and its application.
? Supervises the Intake Staff ensuring placement goals are met.
? Master's degree in a Social Services or related field, or a Bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field and currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Social Services. Five years of experience working in child welfare. Two years of prior supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of child development,behavior and discipline, and of regulations and laws applicable to private youth agencies. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
