Foster Care and Adoption Program Director

Foster Care Services Director

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Location: On‑Site‑Stockton, CA

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Schedule: Full‑Time, Exempt

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Department: Resource Family Agency

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Reports to: Division Director

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Pay Range: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role.

The Foster Care Services Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight and coordination of Aspiranet’s foster care and adoption services. This leadership role oversees all aspects of foster care and adoption programs, including compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, fiscal oversight, promoting best practices in child welfare, and supporting the recruitment, training, and retention of staff and foster families. Strong leadership, program management, and communications skills are essential for success in this role.

Aspiranet’s foster care and adoption program offers services that are client‑centered, trauma‑informed, and reflective of best practice standards in the field. We seek champions for our mission and those committed to excellence. You will join a group of like‑minded individuals who care deeply about the children and families in our care.

Aspiranet is a mission‑driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services span the state and are delivered through six dedicated divisions:
Foster Care and Adoption;
Transitional Aged Youth (TAY);
Residential;
Intensive Home‑Based Services;
Behavioral Health; and Family and Community.

• Monitor adherence to agency, state, and funder standards.
• Manage the implementation of the agency’s Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts, including compliance with data tracking systems and program‑specific outcome measurement.
• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Operate the program within budgetary limits.

• Support the maintenance of operational Joint Commission safety standards.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of new staff.
• Maintain communication with external partners and referral sources as needed.
• Participate in agency‑wide planning and strategic meetings.

• Foster a supportive, trauma‑informed team culture.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and participate in employee performance management.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration to improve service delivery.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Three years of full‑time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services or two years of full‑time social work or casework employment in a foster family or adoption agency.
• Must pass all state‑mandated background checks and health clearances (fingerprints, TB test, clean driving record).

This position is fully on‑site and requires availability for occasional evening hours and after‑hours crisis consultation on a rotating basis. Travel is required for site visits or meetings. This role is based in a collaborative office environment where Aspiranet provides a wide continuum of Social and Behavioral Health Services.

• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two…