Child Care Administrator

Elite Support is seeking an experienced and qualified Licensed Child-Care Administrator (LCCA) to provide leadership and oversight for its Residential Treatment Center. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Texas residential child-care regulations, experience serving children involved in the child welfare system, and the ability to effectively oversee staff, services, documentation, and regulatory compliance.Qualifications

• Must hold a current Texas Licensed Child-Care Administrator (LCCA) license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related behavioral, social, or human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of experience in child placement or a related human services field.
• At least one year of experience providing services to children who have been removed from their homes.
• Supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with services provided through public and private social service agencies.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards and residential child-care licensing requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing the essential duties of the position.
• Must meet all applicable background check, training, licensing, and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, Texas Minimum Standards, licensing requirements, and Elite Support policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the administrative and clinical functions of the operation.
• Provide ongoing administrative oversight of services delivered to children in care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all agency, client, personnel, and operational information.
• Coordinate personnel matters, including hiring, assigning duties, training, supervision, employee evaluations, corrective actions, and terminations, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Ensure that individuals whose behavior or health status may present a danger to children are not permitted inappropriate access to the operation or children in care.
• Supervise and support therapists, administrative staff, volunteers, and other assigned personnel.
• Coordinate communication among members of the treatment team.
• Serve as the primary liaison with referring and placing agencies.
• Manage and oversee referral, intake, admission, placement, and discharge processes.
• Ensure that suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving children in care is reported immediately in accordance with Texas law and applicable licensing requirements.
• Facilitate and coordinate pre-service and in-service training for employees.
• Oversee daily administrative and office operations.
• Review client and operational records for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Attend court hearings when needed.
• Attend weekly staff and treatment team meetings.
• Review and approve treatment plans and treatment plan updates as required.
• Assist the Executive Director with marketing Elite Support’s programs and services.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with social service agencies, placing agencies, and community partners to encourage collaboration and maximize available services.
• Attend monthly supervision meetings with the Executive Director.
• Participate in the on-call schedule as assigned.
• Attend Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings as needed.
• Attend Permanency Planning Team meetings as needed.
• Provide staff with ongoing training, coaching, support, and guidance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Disclosure StatementThe duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the essential functions of this position. They should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of every duty, responsibility, or requirement associated with the role.Interested applicants should submit a current résumé and a copy of their active Texas LCCA license for consideration.

Elite Support is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000