Assistant Program Director

Description

Get to know Thompson!

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

What will you do as an Assistant Program Director?

• As an Assistant Program Director in the Case Management department, you will provide operational leadership and support to ensure high-quality services for children and families.
• Your responsibilities include leading unit supervisors, monitoring performance measures, ensuring compliance with state and agency standards, and fostering staff development. You will also engage with community partners to strengthen collaboration and address emerging needs.
• A typical day as an Assistant Program Director will include reviewing case progress and performance metrics, assisting supervisors with complex case situations, facilitating staff meetings, and ensuring timely documentation and reporting. You will spend time both in the office and in the community to support frontline staff and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• As an Assistant Program Director, you must be available for on-call support to respond to urgent case needs, provide guidance outside standard office hours when necessary, and ensure consistent program coverage and quality.
  
  

What does this position offer?

• Fantastic Full-time benefits…
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth
• Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, Master’s degree preferred
• 2 years of leadership experience in child welfare
• Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in these related fields: Child Welfare, Dependency, Social Work, DCF, Foster Care, or Adoption
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
  
  

You’re the right fit for the Assistant Program Director position if…

• You add value in every interaction!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!
  
  

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

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