Program Manager

ResCare Community Living

The Program Manager will be responsible for the operation of Therapeutic Foster Care as far as all actions, decisions, and performances within the total scope of the treatment program. The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the foster care and family services components of the program. The Program Manager shares with the Executive Director the responsibility for the care and protection of all the children residing in StepStone Family and Youth Services foster homes, and for the hiring, training, and supervision of all treatment personnel. In the Executive Director's absence, the Program Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the financial and physical resources of the agency. The Program Manager or assigned delegate will be accessible by telephone to assist in emergencies.

Works with the Executive Director in developing effective treatment interventions for neglected, abused and troubled children and their families
• Evaluates treatment programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director
• Develops and administers standards and procedures for all treatment staff
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of qualified treatment staff and oversees training, supervision, promotion, and discipline
• Oversees training promotion and discipline of treatment staff and provides ongoing supervision
• Keeps the Executive Director and client agencies informed of agency's programs and policies
• Attends board meetings and represents the agency in the absence of the Executive Director
• Represents and interprets the agency's programs and policies to the public custodial agencies, the courts, and the community
• Maintains good working relationships with local, state, and national agencies, including schools, courts, welfare departments, probation departments, and other social service agencies
• Oversees a myriad of details, responsibilities, and performances
• Shows positive, effective, productive cooperation between staff, foster parents, biological parents, and the community

• Graduate degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university, plus one year of graduate training from a recognized School of Social Work which includes supervised casework in the field
• Five years of paid experience working in a clinical setting with trouble children and families
• Two years of which should be in a supervisory or administrative capacity
• Administrative and clinical skills
• Capable of working effectively with children, adults, staff, board members, parents, foster parents, and the community