Program Director, The Haven...

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: Wayfinder
LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full Time Education
Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $100000.00 - $115000.00
Salary/year Job Shift: Day/AM Job Category: Nonprofit - Social
Services Description At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand
the unique challenges facing some of our state's most vulnerable
children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without
a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many
more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing
potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together,
we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program and Role
Summary:
Wayfinder's The Havenopened in 2024 in partnership with
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee
Resettlement, provides shelter and long-term foster care for
unaccompanied children. The program assists children ages 0 to 17
and pregnant or parenting teenagers who enter the country alone and
do not have a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. to care for
them. The program includes a group home on our L.A. campus housing
boys ages 12 to 17, basic foster care in family homes for children
ages 0 to 17, and therapeutic foster care in the homes of trained
families for children ages 0 to 17 with significant emotional,
behavioral, medical or developmental needs. Wayfinder addresses
these children's complex, intertwined needs; provides stability;
reduces trauma; and locates suitable sponsors. The primary focus of
the Program Directoroversee the program's daily operations,
including staffing and service delivery; monitoring intakes for
effective engagement and documentation; youth and foster family

participation and progress; progress toward performance outcomes;
and reporting requirements. The program director provides clinical,
administrative, and staff development support to staff and monitors
quality-of-service delivery in compliance with contractual and
jurisdictional regulations of the federal contract. The director
maintains a treatment environment that reflects best practice
standards. Primary Responsibilities: - Maintains current knowledge
of the U.S. Resettlement Program and Office of Refugee Resettlement
Unaccompanied Children's Program. - Maintains current knowledge of
all Refugee and Immigrant Services. - Fosters a sense of belonging
and demonstrates a commitment to a work environment where every
individual feels valued, respected, and included. - Develops and
executes policies and procedures and a system of accountability

that tracks the quality of service, program budget, relevant
documentation, and adherence to regulatory and contractual
requirements. - Other duties as outlined in the position
description. Qualifications Education and Experience: - Master's
degree in social work or equivalent degree in education,
psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree
required. - Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain a current
Group Home Administrator's Certification. - Twoyears of experience
in program management or as director of a licensed residential
program. - Knowledge of the United States Resettlement and
Unaccompanied Children's Program, and Los Angeles foster care laws
and processes preferred. - Knowledge of community resources and
services systems. - Fluency in Spanish preferred. Additional

Requirements: - Proof of required vaccinations per federal contract
requirements. - Exemptions considered for medical disability
related reasons Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our
employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and
competitive which includes: - Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off
(PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays -
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance -
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% - Employee
referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us - Education
tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development -
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible - Flexible spending
account (FSA)
plans - Eligibility and other benefits are outlined
in plan documents Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct
pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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