Program Director - Social Service jobs in the United States

LSS Canyon Hills Center seeks a Program Director with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting youth and families. If you are a leader that enjoys a dynamic and rewarding role, we invite you to apply. 

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Weekends/evenings as needed, on-call. 

BENEFITS:

• $600 hiring bonus*
• 401K Match 
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options 
• $20,000 company paid basic term life insurance 
• Employee Recognition 
• Employee Assistance Program 

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Director is responsible for providing oversight and direction for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)  program that serves youth ages 10-17 that have experienced trauma, have juvenile justice involvement, or have challenging behavioral needs that cannot be addressed in the community. The Program Director is responsible for the following: overseeing and reporting on daily operations, including facilities management; providing supervision and training to case management staff, direct care staff, and nursing staff; building and maintaining collaborative relationships with partner agencies; developing and monitoring annual budgets; ensuring compliance with licensing and other regulatory standards; and being a liaison in the community.  

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills for a variety of audiences, ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations, a caring and professional demeanor with sensitivity to special needs and cultural differences, reasoning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively manage program operations. A relevant Bachelor’s Degree, along with 4 years of related experience is the minimum requirement for all Director positions. 

Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

RESPOND BY: open until filled 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. 

SERVICE: Canyon Hills Center, Residential Services for Children & Youth