Program Director

Arrow Child & Family Ministries, a Christian human services organization, serves and strengthens children, families and communities by providing homes and services for living a whole and meaningful life.

 In 1992 Arrow Child & Family Ministries was conceived with one vision, to ensure that children and families have access to effective and caring resources for their lives. Today, our vision remains the same. We, at Arrow Child & Family Ministries, are committed to promoting and enhancing the positive growth of children and families through preventive, supportive, and therapeutic services.  As a result we are seeking the following position:

Program Director

 

Summary:  Responsible for foster/adopt regulatory compliance, ability to build and grow office, home study coordination, team leadership and overall aid to children/families requiring foster/adoptive care by providing case management services.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.

· Facilitates recruitment, maintenance and placement of foster/adoptive homes

· Strong ability to grow office while providing case management services to children and families

· Participates in development of assessment, service delivery, discharge, and aftercare planning.

· Assists and monitors families in the compliance of licensing/regulatory standards.

· Participates in case planning conferences, Professional Consulting Team, ARD (school) meetings, court   hearings, staffing, etc.; Attend staff meetings, seminars, and professional conferences

· Maintains regular contact with family and child and monitors psychological, mental, emotional, physical, and   environmental well-being through a minimum of two phone contacts and two home visits monthly.

· Provides resource information and referrals to community organizations for therapeutic treatment such as   behavior modification, stress management, and therapy to assist client in controlling disorders/problems

· Provides crisis intervention as needed to prevent escalation of high-risk behavior, relapse, hospitalization,   placement disruption, and other negative outcomes on a 24-hour on call basis.

· Submits completed action sheet for placements, discharges, etc. within 24 working hours of action

· Completes Incident Reports within 24 hours or the next business day of the event.

· Gives consultation for foster, adoptive & biological parents, respite providers, and other caregivers as needed

· Maintain accurate and complete case notes, billing documentation, treatment plans, progress notes,

      and other documentation according to licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.

· Facilitate foster parent support groups, in-service training, and pre-service training

· Completes diagnostic assessments within 30 days of first placing a child.

· Conducts quarterly evaluations, creates corrective action plans and monitors foster homes.

· Develop a Family Training Plan for assigned families.

· Completes Intake study on all children prior to placement or within 30 days for emergency placements and   submits for supervisory approval.

· Responsible for foster family training programs to meet annual training requirements

· Guides and oversees the acquisition and processing of foster/adoptive families through the licensing process.

· Serves as sole Child Placing Management staff at primary location.

 

 

Qualifications:  The Program Director shall hold a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a human services field and have at least three years of case management experience. Masters in Human Services or related field and licensure (LMSW or LPC) preferred.

 

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE.

Apply online at http://www.arrow.org