Program Director - Home Care jobs in Lincoln, NE

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Foster Care Program Director to join our team. As a Program Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the foster care operations, ensuring that the programs and staff meet goals, follow policies and procedures, licensing and contractual requirements and function as an effective component of the total organization. This requires the ability to impart the vision of comprehensive service delivery to children, youth and families and provide leadership towards that vision.

Responsibilities:
-Ensure that all program functions and operations are conducted in accordance with Epworth's Mission and Values and applicable State regulations, laws and Agency Sponsored Foster Care contracts with the state of Nebraska.

-Staff supervision and management and support.

- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, pre-service training employees

-Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Continuous Quality

- Manage foster parent recruitment, including tracking, pursuing outreach opportunities, making presentations, timely responsiveness to inquiries, timely and thorough home studies and training.

- Serve as liaison between Epworth Family Resources, NDHHS and other agencies and attend relevant meetings.

-Respond to referrals/placement requests and determine placement; work with staff to ensure stability of placements.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, and funding sources.

-Respond to referrals/placement requests and determine placement; work with staff to ensure stability of placements including clients.

Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, business, public administration, education, or a related human service; or a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in social work, counseling, business, public administration, education, or a related human service.

- Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, coach and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others through effective program management, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Please note that all positions at our organization are paid positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• York, NE 68467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person