Family Pathways Director

Family Pathways Director

We are seeking a Family Pathways Director to join our Family Pathways Program. As a Family Pathways Director, you will provide support, case management and referral services for single parents and their children living at Family Pathways. Develop and manage professional resources to provide therapeutic and programmatic services for program participants. Ensure all applicable federal, state, and local standards and guidelines are met. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do :

• Effectively implement the Family Pathways program model to meet the educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of clients / families, as outlined in each client's self-sufficiency plan.
• Assist with the design and coordination of supportive services for families.
• Interview applicants to determine admission for residency at Family Pathways based on eligibility requirements.
• Implement a self-sufficiency contract with clients. Complete a needs assessment and develop educational, physical, spiritual, and psychological goals with residents. Monitor progress to determine continued eligibility in the program. Review goals and assess needs regularly and at the end of each semester.
• Facilitate a lease agreement with residents according to local program guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community and government agencies involved with provision of supportive services to the residents.
• Provide or facilitate supportive services and educational programs using approved curriculum to assist residents in attaining their goal of self-sufficiency. Serve as an advocate for clients.
• Provide ongoing family coaching, information and referral services to families participating in the program. Maintain regular contact with families through in office and / or home visits, group activities / meetings, phone calls, emails or texts at least monthly and generally more often.
• Collect or ensure payment of rent according to program and local procedures by the due date each month. Track resident payments and balances.
• Work a flexible schedule to provide services to residents. Work nights and weekends as needed.

What you'll bring :

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services : Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the end of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.