Program Director (Unaccompanied Minors Programs)

Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

The Program Director is responsible for carrying out and overseeing all program, contract, and compliance direction. They provide leadership in ongoing development of program and participate at the administrative level in policy-making, planning, and decision-making. The program director is to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team which includes, management, clinical team, and direct care employees.

What You Will Do

Ensure the highest quality delivery of services to youth in accordance with Wedgwood Christian Services Mission Statement and Principles and Core Values. Serves as the agency liaison for ongoing licensing compliance for residential treatment services. Ensures that all aspects of the ORR contract are fulfilled in current services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a Master’s degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents and/or families, and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a Residential setting with an understanding of Child Licensing regulations.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree
  • Minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents and/or families
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a Residential setting with an understanding of Child Licensing regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Prior experience with data analysis preferred
  • Prior experience with program budgets preferred
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals, purpose, and objectives of the agency
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Medical plans with great coverage options
  • Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Direct deposit
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
  • No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
  • Access to a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center
  • Tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities
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