Job Description

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Executive Vice President of Service Delivery

Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, on call rotation with some evenings.

Job Summary

The Program Director is responsible for all daily operations and oversight of his/her assigned program activities. Responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of quality services, supervision of program staff, fiscal management, program development and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the program according to the mission, goals and policies and procedures of CEDARS Youth Services.
• Direct and coordinate quality services for children and youth in assigned program. Be responsible for ensuring that the program environment is safe, therapeutic, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.
• In collaboration with Human resources, be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of the program staff.
• In conjunction with the Continuous Quality Improvement team, plan and facilitate program developments and quality improvement activities. 
• Along with the Service Director, prepare the annual program budget. Monitor monthly census, revenue and expenses for the program.
• Be responsible for program compliance with all licensing standards and assisting in agency accreditation.
• Prepare reports of program services and administrative functions.
• Participate in grant projects as assigned.
• Responsible for facility upkeep and cleanliness.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and parents/legal guardians.
• Represent CEDARS Youth Services at community meetings and associations as assigned.  Provide information about CEDARS Youth Services’ programs and services.
• Participate in On-Call weekend/holiday supervision rotation.
• Perform other appropriate assignments as directed.
• Maintain professional boundaries in the provision of services and supervision of employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field. A graduate degree is preferred, but not required. 
• At least 1 year of relevant experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families.
• Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve.
• Ability to provide effective leadership that fosters teamwork within and across programs.
• Experience providing crisis support and management.
• Knowledge and experience providing trauma-informed care.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount