Director Group Homes

The Group Home Program Director provides overall leadership and direction for group home programs, ensuring youth and families receive high-quality, compassionate, and effective care. This role oversees program operations, staff supervision, and continuous improvement efforts that reflect the agency's mission, vision, and values.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise program staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee daily operations of group homes to ensure youth and families receive consistent, high-quality services aligned with treatment goals and agency policies.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic environments and manage risk to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Use data to evaluate program performance, implement improvements, and develop new initiatives as needed.
• Manage program budgets and resources to meet utilization and financial goals.
• Represent the agency in community and marketing efforts and build partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Uphold agency mission, values, and compliance standards while supporting continuous quality improvement.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working with youth and families in a group home, residential, or child welfare setting.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, risk management, and trauma-informed care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database programs.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• TCI, First Aid, and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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