Morrison Child and Family Services

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Job Title: Assistant Program Director Department/Program: ORR HS/PRS Reports to: Program Director Work location: Federal Way, WA FLSA status: (non-exempt/hourly) Salary: $30.35/hr. - $33.51/hr. (Bi-lingual Spanish) $33.08/hr. - $36.53/hr. Morrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care: Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don’t hurt ourselves or others Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves Job Summary: The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in ensuring that program needs are met and that all clients receive high‑quality supportive services in their communities. This position helps ensure the safety and well‑being of youth released from ORR custody. The Assistant Program Director may act on behalf of the Program Director during periods of leave and serves as a secondary liaison with ORR. Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the secondary liaison with ORR and act as Program Director during periods of leave. Work collaboratively with the Program Director to ensure all ORR‑required services are provided consistently and in compliance with policy. Directly supervise Case Manager Supervisors, Case Managers, Administrative Coordinators, and other assigned staff. Ensure all staff are appropriately hired, trained, and onboarded. Ensure Safety and Compliance requirements for the office are met and maintained. Participate in case staffing and engage in multidisciplinary problem‑solving for complex cases. Develop and propose program policies and procedures to the Program Director. Foster a work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates high‑quality staff. Maintain an active and accessible presence to support day‑to‑day program operations. Participate in the practice and continued implementation of the Sanctuary Model. Perform other duties as assigned to support successful program or departmental operations. Competencies: (Competencies are the abilities and qualities a person needs to be successful in this job) Child Abuse Reporting, Follow‑up, and Intervention Crisis De‑escalation and Physical Restraint Techniques (evidence‑based practices) Commitment to accountability and respect for all individuals across Morrison, clients, and community stakeholders Required Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science plus 5 years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency or organization Minimum 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or management experience Must be 21 years of age or older prior to employment (ORR requirement) Position requires ORR approval; exceptions must be explicitly approved in writing by ORR prior to hire and may include additional training or supervision plans We consider education, training, experience and demonstrated skills. This position requires ORR approval; exceptions to the minimum qualifications require ORR’s explicit written approval prior to hire and ORR may require supervision plans and additional training. Preferred Position Qualifications:(Additional skills, experience, or education that are not required but would make a candidate especially well-suited for the job). Bilingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish. Prior ORR experience Case management experience Knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, abuse/neglect, substance abuse, delinquency, peer influence, and related interventions Other Requirements: Ability to work shift hours and days as assigned; may require occasional work outside standard hours Ability to travel at least once per month Pass a criminal history background check though Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. For further information review: https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-and-credentialing-faqs/ Valid driver’s license and, if using a personal vehicle, maintenance of required auto insurance Completion of 40 hours of required annual training Working Conditions: Environment: Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants. Mental demands: Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management. Physical demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions. All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools. We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted. Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).