Family Pathways Director

About the Role
As the Family Pathways Director, you will Shine Hope by providing support, case management and referral services for single parents and their children living at Family Pathways. You will develop and manage professional resources to provide therapeutic and programmatic services for program participants/program. You will also ensure all applicable federal state, and local standards and guidelines are met.

What you will do
As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Promote Family Pathways to the community and work with referral sources in the community. Serve as liaison to colleges. Assist and support residents in working with schools.

As a 5 STARS team member, you'll bring to the team:
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field required.
• Minimum 3 years prior related experience required;
• Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year's experience!)

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.

Our 5 STARS Perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.
• Payactiv, early access paid wages
• Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.