State Director

The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

The State Director at The Bair Foundation is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization's programs in Pennsylvania, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of care for children and families. This position requires a strong commitment to the foundation's core values and involves supervising regional and local directors, managing budgets, and implementing training programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Two years of experience working with children and families, preferably in foster/kinship care.
• License to practice or credentials as a therapist beyond the Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that abuse and neglect concerns are appropriately reported and immediate actions are taken to ensure client safety.
• Ensure client safety through regular supervision of staff, documentation review, and direct observation of service provision.
• Oversee resolution of incidents, including the development and monitoring of safety plans and completing documentation that mitigates high-risk behaviors.
• Ensure the programs are in compliance with contracts, licensing regulations, Council on Accreditation (COA), and The Bair Foundation's policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of care to ensure program outcomes are met.
• Supervise Regional Directors and/or local directors depending on the state structure.
• Review corrective action plans regarding clients and staff performance and ensure that progressive disciplinary action is carried out if necessary.
• Adhere to county and/or state contract requirements.
• Oversee budgeted program growth goals are met.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for offices supervised.
• Keep up to date on state and legislative activities to ensure The Bair Foundation is on the cutting edge of policy changes affecting programs provided to children and families.
• Implement training and oversee staff's understanding and adherence to the Compliance Policy, potentially serving as the compliance officer for the state.
• Ensure program improvement plans are developed and implemented to meet outcomes.
• Provide back-up on-call consultation for all offices assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Traditional and ROTH
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree