It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Academic Req: Master’s degree or equivalent degree in administration, business, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field of study OR Bachelor’ degree or equivalent degree in administration, business psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science AND at least five (5) years of experience as: •The director of a licensed childcare program or similar program for children and adolescents; or •Administrator of a large organization; •At least five (5) years of progressive project management on a human services project(s)demonstrating advanced levels of growth and success. Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention Work experience: Required – Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in addition to the above; Strongly Preferred – Three (3) plus years of related experience and/or training in addition to the above Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1. Update and implement program policies and procedures to promote best practices. 2. Supervise and support staff to maintain assigned campuses to ensure buildings, grounds and equipment are clean, in good working order, and ready for tour. 3. Maintain 90% or better compliance with contracting entities, internal and external audits. 4. Maintain annual staff turnover at less than 10%. 5. Implement sound operational strategies that are in line with agency practice. 6. Complete all notification and reporting requirements in accordance with state and federal contract and regulatory standards and requirements. 7. Hire, train, supervise, review actions of and effectively communicate with program personnel assigned to this position. 8. Conduct periodic case reviews to ensure that assessments and recommendations meet standard child welfare practices and program guidelines. 9. Conduct monthly and quarterly all-staff meetings. 10. Analyze the nature, severity, and frequency of security risks to the region. 11. Effectively communicate with and between facility staff, children, federal staff, and legal representatives for services population. 12. Monitor program data and report on activities and recommendations for stakeholders. 13. Organize and participate in local and regional meetings with community entities in the region to address current and future issues affecting the program operations. 14. Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations and long and short-term planning for the program. 15. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations. 16. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times. Other Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate organizational, programmatic, and financial elements of the services provided to the service population to ensure each child’s physical, social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs are met. 2. Develop and implement an organizational management structure which promotes industry best practices, facilities optimum delivery of services and ensures the safety and well-being of the service population and staff at multiple sites and locations. 3. Develop, maintain, and forecast a budget of more than 3 million dollars. 4. Work a flexible schedule including availability nights, holidays, and weekends. 5. Remediate any program deficiencies associated with federal and state contractual and regulatory guidelines and standards. 6. Meet all agency policies and procedures and federal and state contractual and regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position. 7. Assume fiscal responsibility by maintaining programming within budget and providing justification and documentation. Requirements: 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request. 3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. 4. Demonstrate skills in providing effective, hands-on leadership. 5. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Work effectively with Compass Connections leadership, Compass Connections Executive Director, state licensing representatives, and funding source entities. b. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. c. Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. e. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently. f. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. g. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as any relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards. • Here at Compass Connections, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission! • Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof. • Compass Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Compass Connections, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! EEO Statement It our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Click here to view the “EEO is the law” poster #LI-Other #LI-Director #LI-Full-time Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.