Therapeutic Foster Care Program Director

Lawrenceburg, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2023
Pathways

Camelot

Job Description

Job Title:

Program(s):

State:

Program Director

All

Tennessee

Population Served:

Reports To:

FLSA Status:

Children and Adolescents

Divisional Director

Exempt

SUMMARY

The Program Director, under the supervision of the Divisional Director will oversee their assigned

program and will ensure that Camelot’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Innovation,

People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each client served.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Duties may include but are not limited to managing all aspects of the program in accordance with all

licensing standards and policies.






Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual requirements.

Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.

Preparing budgets and monitoring program expenses;

Encouraging program development.

Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff,

government officials, and the general public.




Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.

Attending all quarterly director meetings.

And other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with

hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL


This position requires travel of approximately 50% of the time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


This position is responsible for managing all aspects of their assigned program, to include program

development, budgeting, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision.

Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.

Program Director will encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service. Program

Director will ensure efficient use of staff time and work schedules.





Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.

Assures the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies

and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and

directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing

complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE



Master’s Degree in in a Human Service discipline

Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic

treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS




Licensure in a mental health related field is preferred

Has, or will, obtain CPR and First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

QUALIFICATIONS


Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to

the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or

innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations

on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills


Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations,

and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution,

determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling

theory, and factor analysis.



Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with

several abstract and concrete variables.

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle

multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

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ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS






Mentoring skills

Ability to work as team member

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel and work at multiple locations

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION

AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):

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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE

________________

DATE

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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE

________________

DATE

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