Treatment Foster Care Program Director - Social Work

PRESSLEY RIDGE

 

 



We are a nationally recognized non-profit social services organization, with programs in 8 states and internationally, celebrating 175 years of helping troubled children find joy in life, become healthy and productive, and find a place in society where they can be a success. At the heart of our services are the therapeutic and caring relationships that grow among our kids, their families, and the more than 1000 professionals at Pressley Ridge. The people of Pressley Ridge offer respect and patience, and search for the shining qualities that exist in every child, no matter how lost or how troubled.







Position Summary

The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the Washington, DC program services.  This includes the provision of quality of services to children and youth referred by public agencies and reform initiative sites as well as the planning and provision of in-home services to families referred by the DC CFSA.  Responsibilities also include the recruitment, training, supervision and support of staff in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of effective treatment programs.  Director will ensure that the staff will maximize high rates of successful program completion and discharge to less restrictive living environments; timely placement of children into homes; effective treatment of children and families; and the implementation and oversight of existing, policies and procedures to ensure continuous program quality and compliance with licensing and regulatory agencies.  Additional duties include the planning and implementation of effective individualized services to families in their own homes to prevent placement in foster care, when requested by public agencies and other sources of referral.

 Related Important Qualifications:

· Excellent time management skills

· Excellent verbal and written skills

· Maintain flexible schedule

· Perform other staff functions when necessary

· Ability to motivate others

· Ability to delegate and give responsibility

· Available for Crisis Intervention 24 hours

· Ability to budget and market program effectively



Requirements:  Master’s degree in Social Work, a DC Social Work License, and a minimum of five years experience with troubled children and families.  Two years experience in a supervisory/administrative role.  Must have all appropriate clearances, drivers license, insurance, and transportation for travel throughout the program service area.









All full time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package that includes: medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, holiday and sick time, continuing education assistance up to $1500/year, parking down town, retirement savings, and more.



Additional information on Pressley Ridge @ www.pressleyridge.org