{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b182f624f7ff1d0fbaef04fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b182f624f7ff1d0fbaef04fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b182f624f7ff1d0fbaef04fc","title":"Program Director","description":"We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to lead the Travis County Advocate Program, serving children, families, and referral partners with excellence and compassion. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the overall administration and success of the program while ensuring high-quality services and strong community collaboration.\nThe Program Director is responsible for guiding all aspects of program operations, including service delivery, staff supervision and development, and fiscal management. You will play a critical role in ensuring that participants receive effective, responsive support while maintaining strong relationships with referring authorities and community stakeholders.\nThis position is ideal for a strategic, mission-driven leader who is passionate about supporting youth and families and excels in managing programs, developing teams, and driving positive outcomes.\nFLSA Classification: Exempt\nSummary of Position:\nThe Program Director is responsible for the overall administration and performance of the Travis County program, including participant services, personnel management, and budget oversight. This role ensures high-quality, strength-based service delivery using a wraparound model, while maintaining full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements.\nSpecific Tasks Include:\n\nOversee intake, assessment, and service planning processes, including interviewing participants, families, and referral sources.\nEnsure individualized service/treatment plans are developed and implemented using a strength-based, wraparound approach.\nMonitor service delivery to ensure alignment with participant goals, program outcomes, and contractual obligations.\nEnsure all services are properly authorized/re-authorized by referring authorities or third-party payors.\nEnsure participants receive the required hours, services, activities, and supports as specified by contracts\nOversee revisions to service plans based on evolving participant needs and case review\nRecruit, hire, train, and supervise direct service and administrative staff in accordance with organizational policies and contractual requirements.\nEnsure staff meet all qualifications set by referring authorities and funding sources.\nProvide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development, including cross-training opportunities.\nLead regular staff meetings and training sessions.\nFoster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on quality service delivery.\nSupport staff in creative problem-solving to meet participant and family needs.\nEnsure services address education, employment, social, and other life domains.\nFacilitate access to community resources and professional supports.\nOversee discharge planning, ensuring sustainable community linkages for participants and families post-service.\nEnsure timely and accurate completion of all documentation, reports, billing, and data entry requirements.\nMonitor adherence to required timelines, deliverables, and performance standards.\nCoordinate submission of administrative, fiscal, and programmatic reports to internal and external stakeholders.\nMaintain readiness for audits, reviews, and compliance monitoring.\nManage the program within established budget parameters.\nMonitor expenditures and ensure fiscal responsibility.\nIdentify opportunities for program growth, expansion, and innovation.\nCultivate and maintain relationships with referral sources, community partners, and stakeholders to support program sustainability.\n\nQualifications/Requirements:\n\nMaster's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience, where applicable)\nBachelor's degree with commensurate experience may be considered.\nMinimum 1 year of experience managing staff and budgets\nExperience in a community-based program or human service program is strongly preferred.\nStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.\nReliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance is required.\nBilingual (e.g., Spanish) skills a plus.\n\nBenefits Available:\n\nMedical/Prescription\nVision\nShort Term Disability\nUNUM Supplemental Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPet Insurance\nPaid time off.\nPaid Holidays\n403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.\nPet Insurance\nDirect Deposit\nWeekly pay\n\nYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.\nTravel Required\nYes . Travel required throughout Travis County and Surrounding Areas\nPreferred\nStrong Communication Skills\nIntermediate\nBasic Computer Skills\nAdvanced\nPreferred\nLeader\nInspires teammates to follow them\nDedicated\nDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity\nPreferred\nAbility to Make an Impact\nInspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization\nEducation\nPreferred\nMasters or better.\nEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Youth Advocate Programs","rawCompany":"youth advocate programs","city":"Eastern","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-23T03:51:24.235Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director","description":"We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to lead the Travis County Advocate Program, serving children, families, and referral partners with excellence and compassion. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the overall administration and success of the program while ensuring high-quality services and strong community collaboration.\nThe Program Director is responsible for guiding all aspects of program operations, including service delivery, staff supervision and development, and fiscal management. You will play a critical role in ensuring that participants receive effective, responsive support while maintaining strong relationships with referring authorities and community stakeholders.\nThis position is ideal for a strategic, mission-driven leader who is passionate about supporting youth and families and excels in managing programs, developing teams, and driving positive outcomes.\nFLSA Classification: Exempt\nSummary of Position:\nThe Program Director is responsible for the overall administration and performance of the Travis County program, including participant services, personnel management, and budget oversight. 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