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BrightSpring Health Services · 3 weeks ago

Program Manager - Community Based Foster Care

Murfreesboro, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

BrightSpring Health Services is an organization that provides a full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative living environments. The Program Manager will be responsible for the operation and management of a community-based program, ensuring quality services are provided to youth and families while overseeing staff recruitment, training, and supervision.

Health CarePersonal HealthPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Works with the Executive Director in developing effective treatment interventions for children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems

Evaluates treatment programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director

Develops and administers standards and procedures for all treatment staff

Assists in the recruitment and hiring of qualified treatment staff and oversees training, supervision, promotion, and discipline

Oversees training promotion and discipline of treatment staff and provides ongoing supervision

Keeps the Executive Director and client agencies informed of agency's programs and policies

Maintains a caseload and provide quality service to clients

Represents and interprets the agency's programs and policies to the public custodial agencies, the courts, and the community

Maintains good working relationships with local, state, and national agencies, including schools, courts, welfare departments, probation departments, and other social service agencies

Qualification

Program ManagementClinical SkillsCasework ServicesAdministrative SkillsChild Welfare KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two years of full-time employment experience providing direct casework services to children and families that includes providing services to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children

Administrative and clinical skills and be capable of working effectively with children, adults, staff, parents, referral sources, and the community

Capable of selecting qualified personnel, delegating responsibility, giving support and recognition, and commanding respect and confidence

Ability to understand the special needs of children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system

Innovative and flexible enough to cope with interruptions, demands, and changing circumstances

Positive, effective, productive, as well as cooperative between staff, families, referral sources, and the community