Program Director
Full Time • St. Georgia's General Residential Operation
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Job Summary:
The Program Director oversees the daily operations of a General Residential Operation (GRO), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing high-quality care for children and youth in a residential setting. This role includes staff supervision, program development, case management oversight, and coordination of services to promote the safety, well-being, and development of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
The Program Director oversees the daily operations of a General Residential Operation (GRO), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing high-quality care for children and youth in a residential setting. This role includes staff supervision, program development, case management oversight, and coordination of services to promote the safety, well-being, and development of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Operations & Compliance:
- Ensure the facility meets licensing requirements and complies with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (SSCC) standards.
- Maintain and enforce policies and procedures aligned with Minimum Standards for GROs and federal guidelines.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to uphold quality standards.
- Staff Leadership & Training:
- Supervise and provide leadership to direct care staff, case managers, and support personnel.
- Develop and implement staff training programs, including trauma-informed care and behavioral management techniques.
- Oversee scheduling and ensure adequate staffing levels to meet the needs of residents.
- Resident Care & Case Management:
- Ensure appropriate placement, assessment, and individualized service planning for all residents.
- Collaborate with case managers and Treatment Director to coordinate care.
- Monitor residents' progress and intervene when necessary to address behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Financial & Administrative Oversight:
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation required by licensing agencies and funding sources.
- Assist with grant applications and reporting to secure funding and program sustainability.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and Sustain relationships with local agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers.
- Represent the organization in community meetings, advocacy efforts, and public relations initiatives.
- Coordinate with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support services for residents. Qualifications:
- Education:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in child welfare, residential care, or social services.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or program management experience in a residential setting.
- Certifications & Skills:
- Knowledge of DFPS licensing standards, trauma-informed care, and behavioral intervention techniques.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Must be available for on-call duties and occasional weekend/evening shifts.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and make quick, sound decisions.
- Some travel may be required for meetings, training, and compliance inspections.
Our mission is to inspire youth to embrace the choose happiness, respond with love, and lead by example and Health (ENRICH) throughout their life journey. Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are passionate about working with children. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we are always looking for ways to enhance our services and better meet the needs of the families we serve.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
We have developed a clinically program based on the specific needs of the residents, and our philosophy is based upon our beliefs and experiences related to the creation of genuine, lasting change in our residents.
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