Area Director
At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission : to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values :
- We are Warriors : Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
- We are Servants : We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
- We are Family : We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.
Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
Your Mission in Action
The Area Director provides management and oversight of a branch office within the agency's Foster in Texas (FIT) program. The Area Director is an experienced leader who can manage staff both directly and indirectly. The Area Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight and compliance management of a branch office within the agency's FIT program. The Area Director ensures the highest standards of child wellbeing are met by supervising staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate program services and quality of care to ensure they are always being provided in compliance with all licensing standards and regulatory requirementsOversee and manage the placement process, which includes intake and eligibility, verification, assessment, and referral servicesOversee and manage the recruitment and verification of in-process familiesEnsure all foster care homes meet full licensing requirementsOversees quality audits, case reviews, and quality assurance initiatives to maintain high standards of careProvide servant leadership, direction, and support to the branch office staffEnsure operational efficiency by implementing best practices and streamlining meetings and workflowsPrepare monthly reports on program services and activities; submit all reporting requirements in a timely mannerReview, approve, and sign off on all monthly and annual status reports, discharge summaries, and incident reportsDemonstrate efforts to manage a budget within budget limits and constraintsIdentify funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to support program growthServe as an advocate for program services by recommending program improvements and enhancements to meet the needs of the foster care children and their familiesMaintain a caseload, as neededTravel as needed to perform home visits to ensure licensing standards are being met along with the well-being and safety of the childrenProvide emergency and on-call services when neededLead collaborative efforts and activities with the interdisciplinary and treatment teams, staff, and medical and non-medical providers to ensure all foster care children are receiving the quality of services needed to meet their individual treatment and behavior plansBuild and maintain strong relationships with foster families, child wellbeing agencies, and community partnersRepresent Upbring at meetings, conferences, and community eventsFoster a positive and collaborative work environment that aligns with Upbring's Mission and ValuesCoach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellenceCommunicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetingsOrganize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiativesWork closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for UpbringWork in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and / or provide in-service training for staff developmentRegularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback : use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staffDraft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periodQualifications
Area Director of Family Services Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related fieldChild Placement Management Staff (CPMS)Three (3) years relevant experience in foster care, child welfare, or adoptionTwo (2) years supervisory or management experienceValid TX driver's license and auto insurance coverageAt least 21 years of ageArea Director of Family Services Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related fieldLCPAA, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCThree (3) years supervisory or management experienceBilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population)Travel
This position may be required to travel up to 10%Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidaysHealth, dental, vision insurance & more403(b) PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted Gym MembershipsPhysical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of timePosition has constant exposure to childrenPosition requires frequent standing and walkingLift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and / or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.