$55K - 65K a year
Lead and manage a team of Youth Care Specialists delivering trauma-informed child and family services, including staff development, recruitment, and performance management.
Bachelor’s degree, 3 years related experience with some leadership exposure, valid driver’s license, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills.
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee with new operations expanding into Kentucky. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. At Thompson, we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity! What will you do as a Program Director, Child Services? As the Program Director, Child Services, you will lead a team of Youth Care Specialists, providing an array of trauma- informed services for the children and families they serve. As Program Director, Child Services you will have the following responsibilities: • Will use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with others using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed, and Ecologically Oriented. • Proactive coaching and feedback to ensure professional development and growth of direct reports. • Setting programmatic objectives, defining roles, and prioritizing tasks for direct reports. • Effective proactive communication in all directions (up, down, sideways) to ensure program needs are met. • Recruit, interview and selection of top tier talent for their program staff. • Conduct thorough and well-documented assessments of direct reports’ performance. • Proactively address performance issues and replace team members who consistently fall short of delivering on their objectives. • Create an open and trusting environment where teamwork and collaboration is valued. • Act as a role model across the organization for other staff regarding professionalism, positivity and teamwork. • Respond and address to any client/parent/guardian complains/concerns. • Other duties as assigned What does this position offer? • Starting Pay Range: $55k-$65k annually • Fantastic Full-time benefits… • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays! • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options • 401K Match • Education Reimbursement • Referral Bonus • Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service • Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans • Paid time off for volunteering in the community • Free EAP services • Mileage Reimbursement • iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles • Multiple opportunities for growth • Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Supervisory experience preferred. • Verified 3 years of work experience as a high performing individual contributor in a related field with exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions. • Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader. • Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills. You’re the right fit for the Program Director, Child Services position if… • You have a passion for developing and growing teams • You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others • EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you! If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities! Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify
This job posting was last updated on 9/4/2025