Program Director, Child Services

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Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and recently Kentucky. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, building resilience in children aged 0‑18 and families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing trauma‑informed services for children and families.

• Use a trauma‑informed approach in daily work, applying CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family‑Involved, Relationship‑Based, Competence‑Centered, Trauma‑Informed, Ecologically Oriented).
• Coach and give feedback to ensure professional development of direct reports.
• Set programmatic objectives, define roles, and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate proactively in all directions to meet program needs.
• Recruit, interview, and select top‑tier talent for the team.
• Conduct thorough performance assessments of staff.
• Address performance issues and replace staff who do not meet objectives.
• Create an open, trusting environment that values teamwork.
• Model professionalism, positivity, and teamwork for the organization.
• Respond to client/parent/guardian concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Starting Pay Range: $55k‑$65k annually
• Full‑time benefits: health, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance
• 3 weeks PTO first year + 10 paid holidays
• 401K match
• Education reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Clinical supervision reimbursement $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through FAFSA after 10 years
• State loan repayment program (up to $50,000) eligibility
• Paid volunteer community time off
• Free EAP services
• Mileage reimbursement
• iPhone and laptop for eligible roles
• Multiple growth opportunities
• Structured leadership development

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Three years of high‑performing individual contributor experience in a related field with leadership exposure through project management, coordination, training or actual leadership roles.
• Display coachability for future growth.
• Valid driver’s license and meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent written & oral communication skills.

• You have a passion for developing and growing teams.
• You feel the impact on lives of children and families.
• Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, Integrity are important to you.

Apply at thompsoncff.org where we strengthen Children, Families, and Communities.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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