TAY Program Director

TAY Program Director

Location: On Site | Visalia, CA

Schedule: Full Time | Exempt

Department: Transitional Age Youth

Reports to: Associate Division Director

Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $85,000.00

Aspiranets Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) services close a critical gap for youth who are preparing for their transition to exit the foster care system towards independent living. Serving youth ranging in age from 18-25, our multi-faceted approach ensures youth receive the guidance to support housing, employment, education, wellness, and other needs they may have for a successful transition.

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. Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), offering programs that guide young adults as they transition from foster care to independent living;
At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greater helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.

Under the supervision of the Associate Division Director, the Program Director provides operational oversight on pooled/shared activities (supervision of shared administrative staff, maintenance of shared equipment and space, manage site compliance issues related to TJC, etc.) and maintain operational, fiscal and programmatic oversight of one or more identified core programs. The Program Director works with staff, community agencies, and other entities to provide quality services.

• Lead and manage the program in obtaining operational, contractual, budgetary, Joint Commission, safety, practice, and policy standards.
• Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise and develop direct reports per agency guidelines.
• Manage the implementation of Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts.
• Work in partnership with other Aspiranet program leaders to support shared operational, administrative and programmatic functions.

• Oversee daily program operations and ensure alignment with goals and funding requirements
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and quality
• Ensure compliance with contracts, regulations, and agency policies
• Manage program resources within budget guidelines
• When needed, manage a caseload of clients, ensuring timely, organized, and effective service delivery based on individual needs and program requirements.

• Attend program level networking meetings
• Complete outreach, service promotion, and enrollment/registration activities
• Liaison with partners, referring agencies and community entities

• Track program data and use insights to guide decision-making
• Support program planning, evaluation, and reporting

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related counseling field and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a public or private child welfare social services setting, or specific experience working with transition age youth who are 18 to 25 years of age
• 2+ years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Valid CA driver's license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record
• Ability to meet Community Care Licensing requirements (background clearance, TB test, etc.)

This position is fully on-site. This role 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…