Program Director

PAC

Job ID 2460027

PacArctic, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Program Director to support PAC and our government customer in Greensboro, NC. This position is 100% onsite.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Government Services is seeking the highest quality candidates for the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in support of the direct care and supervision (DCS) and facilities maintenance (FM) services at the 800-bed influx care facility (ICF) in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Koniag Team will provide direct care to unaccompanied children ages 13-17 years), ensuring all personnel, services, and resources necessary to provide for the care and supervision of unaccompanied children housed at the ICF as specified by HHS ORR and ensuring required corresponding regulatory and statutory guidance are met.

The Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the administration of the program. They will provide supervision and direction to specialized teams will facilitate support services for children requiring sponsorship.

The Program Director will be responsible for program oversight, budget management, outreach, and reporting. Two licensed clinicians will provide individual and family therapy to youth in the program to address mental health concerns and challenges. In addition, a case manager will be employed to support youth in the identification and coordination of resources.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Contributes to the mission by providing day-to-day oversight and direction to the HHS ORR program.

• In conjunction with the other program directors, establishes and carries out the strategic direction for the program.

• Acts as a subject matter expert in HHS ORR Support

• Submits detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with HHS ORR policies and procedures.

• Assists and supports on-the-ground Medical, logistical, facilities and security to guarantee the smooth functioning of the program.

• Utilizes social work best practices to ensure thorough assessments of the child's progress and services provided.

• Informs HHS ORR leadership about trends, challenges, and successes in working with the population.

• Significantly contributes to and reviews and edits quarterly, annual, and monitoring reports for program services.

• Hires, trains, and develops contracted staff to fulfill the functions of the program including evaluation, training, technical assistance, program management, and coordination.

• Holds contracted staff accountable for delivering quality work on time. Mentors and manages performance as necessary.

• Acts as a role model and exhibits a high level of leadership, fosters transparency, and is fair in all dealings with staff.

• Leads contracted staff in meeting the objectives, obligations, and HHS ORR standards, in accordance with external and internal agreements, in a manner that respects and encourages their individual gifts and skills and educates them regarding the tasks and skills required to meet objectives.

• Performs ongoing supervision of case management activities. Ensuring staff provide services in compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Actively works to develop a team atmosphere within the unit and establishes a supportive and productive work environment.

• Supervises contracted staff with its associated administrative tasks - approving timesheets, conducting annual evaluations, etc.

• Oversees the program ensuring clear procedures, prompt distribution of all new cases, and acts in the best interest of the children/adolescents.

• Develops consistent, effective, and efficient practices regarding service delivery and support partners.

• Ensures that the program is developing and implementing ongoing quality improvement measures to provide specific and measurable program outcomes that meet and exceed both identified internal benchmarks and the requirements of regulating bodies.

• Meets with government and nonprofit program partners in person or via conference calls to discuss programmatic activities/issues.

• Provides support and technical assistance to partners related to issues of service delivery, documentation, reporting, Child Welfare best practices, and federal guidelines.

• Engages in ongoing professional development by attending seminars or conferences.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree; or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years' experience in child welfare administration, child protective services. In addition to either of the criteria above, the candidate must possess: 2 years of experience in program management or as director of a licensed childcare program.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience managing multiple programs, staff, and project and budget administration.

• At least two years of experience with child welfare programs. Experience with unaccompanied migrant children preferred.

• Awareness of legal and political issues related to immigration and child welfare.

• Commitment to HHS ORR core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners, commitment to unaccompanied minors.

• Experience in program development, administration, and budget oversight.

• Knowledge of and experience working with returnees and unaccompanied minors

• Experience providing supervision to case managers and clinicians.

• Experience in directing grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements including responsibility for compliance and reporting.

• Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services.

• Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with all levels of various systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Critical assessment and analysis skills

• Cross-cultural or international experience preferred.

Special Position Requirements:

• Require work experience at an Influx Care Facility

• Must have a valid driver's license free of major infractions.

• Must be willing and able to clear a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect check.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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