This position is located in Wichita, KS

Find your fit. Ignite your passion. Change a life.

Everyone has a calling that shapes them, and it looks different for each person, but the passion remains the same. You can be an irreplaceable part of bringing hope to at-risk youth and families. When you come to work for EmberHope Youthville, you can create impact in a youth’s life. Even in the dark, there is still an ember of hope.

Where do you fit?

To be a successful Director of Support Services you must become able to do the following always:

• Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, staffing and maintenance of all units assigned to the Support Services Department including, Independent Living, Aftercare, Case Planning, KidZone, Administrative Support, Transportation, and Team Decision Making.
• Provide direct supervision and support of supervisees utilizing the Company model for supervision, Supervision for Success.
• Facilitate the collaborative processes between Permanency Services and support departments.
• Analyze operational performance to identify potential gains and opportunities and drive systematic improvements throughout support departments.?Stay current on accreditation standards and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations to ensure the continuing conformance for quality programing.
• Participate in projects or initiatives related to support services at the local and state level.
• Create and monitor budget for department financial success.
• Review and approve required documents and reports as needed.
• Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.

How you will spend your time in this job:

• 50% Oversight & Supervision
• 30% Collaborative Initiatives
• 20% Compliance

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years child welfare experience.
• Demonstrate success in managing projects and process improvement programs.
• 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
• Maintain company-required training.
• Physical working requirements - Ability to travel, driving company or personal vehicle including at night. Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Able to walk stairs. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employees are subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.