Reginal Director for Study and Post Release Services

Overview

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for the position of Regional Director for Home Study and Post Release Services. Salary: $100,000 annually.

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas.

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have program offices in 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually.

Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to training, coaching, and providing resources to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

Our Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program focuses on unaccompanied children aged 0–17 1/2. Children referred through shelters or trust foster care providers receive ongoing support from ORR to their parents or sponsors. The Regional Director will oversee a team of Case Managers who assist youth and families to experience a safe transition out of ORR care and into their communities.

The role includes leading, training, and guiding the team and supporting the Assistant Vice President.

• Oversee the assignment of unaccompanied children referrals
• Lead, train, and provide guidance to program staff
• Supervise the work of Case Managers and Assistant Regional Director(s) within the region
• Ensure staff comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
• Assist staff in managing crises on their caseloads
• Perform administrative or executive tasks, including confidential trend/quarterly reports
• Conduct weekly audits to ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in hardcopy and electronic files
• Communicate with ORR and other vendors; meet all deadlines required by ORR, state licensing, and federal partners
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, VP of HS/PRS, senior/executive leadership, or the Deputy for Federal Programs

• Master's degree in a related field required
• Three years of relevant, progressive experience required
• Experience conducting home studies required
• Experience working with immigrant populations required
• Strong administrative experience
• Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work well with people from diverse cultures, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ+ children
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or other language required;
  English writing proficiency required
• Valid driver’s license in the region with access to a personal, reliable vehicle
• Ability to travel domestically for work-related matters

• Computer work; sit at a desk for long periods
• Time on your feet for several hours a day
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Travel to conduct client and family services, including driving or public transportation

• Exempt position
• Regular hours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, flexible to meet program needs
• In-office presence required a minimum of 4 days per week as needed
• Evenings, afternoons, weekends may be required
• 24/7 on-call support required
• Travel outside of standard hours to various hubs

• Certified Great Place to Work
• COA Accredited
• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
• Commitment to employee professional development and advancement
• Embrace change, innovation, and opportunities
• Diverse workforce with human sensitivity and respect
• Large and growing national footprint

• Vacation, sick, holidays, personal days, and medical/dental/vision insurance
• Pet and legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSAs, transit, and parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection