Director of Children's Service

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation and oversight of all children’s services and the overall supervision of the quality of the children’s programs. Acts in accordance with the policies and directives of the Board of Directors and under the general direction of the President, with specific supervision of the Regional Vice President of Programs - Eastern Region.
Essential Job Functions

● Oversee the daily operation of all children’s services through supervision/coordination of DCS divisional staff (i.e. Program Coordinators). 
● Oversee the daily operation and quality of children’s programs across all divisions through contact with Executive Directors of Program            Staff. 
● To provide consultative services to other Executive Directors regarding staffing patterns, overtime management, program development,            survey preparation, quality assurance audits, compliance plans and regulatory issues related to children’s services. 
● Deal with all Department of Children’s Services related issues and trainings for Executive Directors in conjunction with the RVP of                      Programs. 
● Establish and implement policies and procedures concerning children’s services, which assure that the best interest of individuals served,        staff, and facilities are served at all times. 
● Review monthly financial statements and take appropriate action to assist divisional Executive Directors to address any budget variances       concerning children’s services. 
● Maintain all records, funds, and statistics concerning children’s services. 
● Work in conjunction with Corporate Compliance to review licensing renewals and participate with preparation and actual surveys. Meets          with licensing and other authorized inspection groups concerning children’s services.
● Review oral and written reports of events and acts through verbal or written instructions on those matters, which require a decision                    concerning children’s services. 
● Ensure that all facilities comply with health and safety requirements concerning children’s services. 
● Review all case histories of referrals and makes appropriate recommendations in collaboration with support teams where applicable                concerning children’s services. 
● Conduct interviews as necessary of both potential individuals served and staff, in conjunction with divisional ED concerning children’s              services.
● Counsel with individuals served and staff on current problems and program execution, in conjunction with divisional ED concerning                  children’s services.
● Develop and maintain positive working relationships with relatives, contributors, and volunteers concerning children’s services. 
● Provide a consolidated monthly operating report to the RVP of Programs concerning children’s services.
● Coordinate with officials of state agencies when required concerning children’s services. 
● Assist RVP in researching and possibly pursuing new children’s services across all of Evergreen. 
● Represent the organization to parents and agencies and at civic functions, political forums, and other functions associated with matters          pertinent to the field of developmental disabilities concerning children’s services.
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

● Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. Master’s degree required with a concentration in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education,        Counseling, or a directly related human services field preferred. 
● At least two (2) years of direct experience in the field of children’s services required. Specific experience working with department of                children’s services in TN required.  Previous experience as program administrator in a health care field preferred.
● Knowledge of administrative procedures and financial aptitude that will insure a fiscally sound division.
● Working knowledge of Windows 10, Google Workspace. Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position. Working          knowledge of electronic health record systems