Foster Care Program Director

Program Director Foster Care Services

Massachusetts Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Collaborate with the Area and Regional Director to manage the day-to-day operations of at risk youth foster care program(s) and a team. Ensure quality of services delivered, and compliance with regulatory requirements, staff training, financial performance, and provide supervision to direct staff. Foster and maintain relationships with individuals being served, families and guardians; and implement individual satisfaction enhancement plans. Implement program core growth strategy to maintain or increase census, maximize utilization and occupancy percentages, and assist with new start development. Maintain and foster relations with case managers and referral agents; lobby on behalf of individuals receiving support.

Qualifications :

• Master's Degree Required in Social work, Human Services or another closely related clinical field
• Foster care and / or DCF experience strongly preferred
• Leadership experience supervising teams of 10+ staff required
• LCSW / LICSW licensure preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, supportive, and responsive team environment
• A reliable, compassionate and mission-driven approach to supporting vulnerable populations

Any additional training, certification or licensure required by state regulation

Why Join Us?

We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co-workers come join our team Apply Today! Join Our Team If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Massachusetts Mentor's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.