What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Foster Care Senior Program Manager position at GATEWAY?
An exciting senior leadership opportunity to manage a well-established Therapeutic Foster Care program and lead it to increased growth and effectiveness. Gateway, One of Alabama’s longest-serving providers of TFC services, seeks a Senior Program Manager to guide a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team of social workers, therapists, psychiatrists, recruiters and education specialists. Gateway implements Trauma Systems Therapy across all our interventions. Additionally, Gateway has just been awarded two major multi-year Federal grants to deepen and expand our Trauma Systems work to include treatment, training, program evaluation, and coaching for foster parents.
The successful candidate has a high energy level, passion for foster care and permanency for children, a proven track record of program growth and development, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop staff who are performing challenging work. In addition, a high degree of and commitment to ongoing self-awareness and ability to be deeply present to stakeholders: foster parents, children, state partners, schools, and biological families is required. Knowledgeable and skilled in Trauma Informed Care approaches, principles, and best practices in clinical work and organizations and systems. Master's Degree with Clinical licensure highly preferred. Gateway offers a dynamic, supportive work environment with ample training and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications:Master's degree in social work or a related field with at least 2 years of child welfare experience preferred (not including internships) or equivalent education/experience. LICSW or LPC is highly preferred. Prior experience with Trauma Systems Therapy is preferred. Good written and verbal skills. Ability to lead and inspire staff in challenging work. Proficient with Electronic Health Records, email, and Microsoft Office. Reliable transportation. Driving record and insurance as required by Gateway’s insurer. Internal applicants must be in good standing.
Gateway offers a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement at the maximum Federal rate, generous leave time, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, excellent supervision, and skills training, and seeks to promote from within. Gateway hires the best people because the children and families we serve deserve nothing less. Our team is a hardworking, ethical, diverse, and courageous workforce of champions. We are game changers, leaders, and innovators, dedicated to building strong families and stronger communities. Each team member is an exemplary professional and role model, working at the highest levels of quality, integrity, cultural competence, safety, and enthusiasm. Our unique strengths combine in Gateway’s collaborative environment to produce world-class outcomes for those we serve.