Director of Treatment Foster Care​/Family Preservation​/Family Empowerment

Full-Time Director of Treatment Foster Care (TFC), Family Preservation Program (FPP), and Parent & Family Empowerment Program (PFEP) Needed in Rhode Island!

Salary
: $85,000- $95,000 Annually (based on education and experience)

The Director of Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC), Family Preservation Program (FPP), and Parent & Family Empowerment Program (PFEP) is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative oversight of these three community-based programs serving children and families involved with the child welfare and behavioral health systems.

The Director provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensures compliance with agency policies, DCYF regulations, licensing requirements, Medicaid standards, and contractual obligations, and promotes the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, family-centered services. The Director works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families while advancing organizational goals and strategic priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and their children with autism, developmental delays!

• Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
• Vision Insurance with VSP
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• 401K with Company Match
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 24 days of Paid Time Off in your First Year!
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for paid CEUs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend
• Potential to provide clinical supervision of one practicum/internship/trainee per year
• Opportunity for engagement in research projects

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
• Licensure
  :
  Independent clinical licensure required, including: LICSW, LMHC, BCBA, PsyD/PhD, or other comparable clinical license
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in child welfare, behavioral health, foster care, developmental disabilities, or related human services programs
• Experience working with children and families involved in child welfare and community-based services
• Experience providing clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed clinical staff
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of DCYF systems, foster care regulations, Medicaid, managed care organizations, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with quality assurance, program evaluation, and performance management

Knowledge &

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child welfare practices, and evidence-based interventions
• Experience supporting children with behavioral health, developmental, and family system challenges
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities effectively
• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office appli
• cations
  
  Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certifications
• Ability to travel throughout the community and between program locations as needed
• Availability for occasional evening, weekend, on-call, and emergency response responsibilities

Responsibilties:

• Provide overall leadership and management of Treatment Foster Care, Family Preservation Program, and Parent & Family Empowerment Programs
• Ensure effective program operations, service delivery, and achievement of contractual and organizational outcomes
• Support program growth, development, and strategic initiatives
• Monitor program census, referrals, admissions, waitlists, and discharges
• Ensure implementation of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered practices
• Develop and implement program goals, objectives, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Provide direct clinical supervision and consultation to the Therapeutic Foster Care clinical team and clinical guidance to program staff across TFC, FPP, and PFEP
• Support clinicians in treatment planning, permanency planning, family engagement, crisis intervention, and service delivery
• Participate in complex case reviews, permanency planning meetings, and crisis management activities
• Monitor treatment outcomes, family engagement, service effectiveness, and quality improvement efforts
• Support staff in managing high-risk situations, family conflict, behavioral concerns, and placement stability issues
• Ensure…