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    Bilingual Spanish/English Program Director - Des Plaines, United States - Maryville Academy

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    Master's degree in social work, or equivalent in education, psychology, sociology
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university + five years' experience in child welfare administration.
    Must have valid Illinois Driver's License

    The Program Director for theLong-Term Group Home (LTGH) is responsible for the overall management of programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational systems related to the provision of care and services.

    This position provides regular and timely reports to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regarding operations, services and finances, establishes a respectful and supportive workplace environment, and communicates any issues or concerns to ORR.

    The Program Director is a grant position related solely to the Unaccompanied Children's Shelter as funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and any successor funding.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Conducts weekly meetings with program staff and administrators to facilitate resources and services for youth and staff;
    Develops and maintains a team approach to the day-to-day functioning of the program. Demonstrates skills in team development, collaboration, and open communication;
    Assures implementation of all Maryville Policy and Procedures and ensures the adherence to agency hiring and disciplinary process policies and procedures;
    Ensures in collaboration with HR that all staff have appropriate credentials, training, and expertise to do the work necessary. Collaborates with clinical directors, staff education, and external experts to facilitate training staff in areas of deficiencies;
    Coordinates with Administrative Services maintaining the physical plant, landscaping and agency vans/vehicles. Ensures that the environment of care is conducive to general health, well-being, and growth;
    Manages all program, budgetary and administrative operations for site(s) under his/her direction;
    Other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Education/Experience:
    Master's degree in social work, or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science degree from an accredited college or university and three years' work experience with children, at least two of which were in institutional or other group care programs and at least two additional years of administrative experience preferred; or

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus five years' experience in child welfare administration, child protective services, program management, or as a director of a licensed childcare program.


    Skills /Knowledge:
    Successful completion of initial and ongoing training requirements;
    Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Maryville youth, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, support agencies, and a variety of internal as well as external consumers;
    Ability to analytically problem-solve a variety of situations;
    Ability to cope with crisis situations in a calm, effective manner;
    Must possess a valid driver's license.

    Physical Demands:
    Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk for extended periods; able to walk up and down stairs;
    Required to infrequently lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
    Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

    Environment and Scheduling:
    Will perform work in, and in association with, Maryville program settings;
    Duties involve contact with youth who may be traumatized;
    Must be flexible in scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts.

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