Position Details
Do you have foster work experience and at least 7 years experience in the social work arena ? Do you want a hybrid remote social service Director role?
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This role has a salary starting at $75,000.00+/annually plus participates in the Samaritas Annual Incentive Plan to earn up to 7% of your annual compensation
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What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Awesome Employee Discounts
Plus, many more benefits
Job Summary
Provides overall leadership and administration of assigned center(s) operations, programs and services in coordination with the Child and Family Service Area and the objectives of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of, and assure operations meet all regulatory and quality assurance standards including but not limited to Council of Accreditation (COA), state licensing and contract regulations governing the assigned programs, local ordinances, client rights, and organization policy and procedure.
Develop, implement and monitor annual operating budget within organization fiscal guidelines. Control center operations to meet budgetary limits. Maintain financial records in accordance with organization and regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain and communicate written policies/procedures governing operations of the center.
Assume primary responsibility for contractual/governmental relationships at the local level.
Provide leadership to staff. Partner with Human Resources in staff attraction and retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, training and development, coaching and counseling and performance management. Ensure delegation of responsibility, authority and accountability. Participate and/or lead meetings.
Guide Program Managers, Supervisors and other key positions in program planning and development, analyzing trends, developing strategic plans.
Collaborate with appropriate professional associations/groups, social agencies, and community councils, to meet service objectives, and to interpret the work of the division and represent the organization.
Participate in the development of new programs/services consistent with the goals of the division and the mission of the organization.
Maintain positive liaison with clients, families, and responsible parties.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related degree required; Master's degree in Social Work or related graduate degree preferred.
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) and/or advance certification preferred.
Experience
Seven years direct in-field experience with four years' managerial/supervisory experience in social work administration.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of program development, administration, and staff supervision.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with clients, family members, staff, superiors and agencies.
Ability to apply principles of logical systems to solve a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. • Ability to work creatively with staff, residents and community.
Advanced knowledge of social service administration/management.
Excellent leadership skills. Ability to empower staff to work collaboratively to meet and exceed service and program outcomes. • Strong planning, organizing, and directing skills.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Advanced ability to read, write and interpret/analyze legal technical, financial and legal documents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to read, speak and write English language using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar and diction.
Ability to communicate expectations clearly, and to effectively utilize a teamwork approach with staff at all levels.
Ability to utilize principles and methods of effective and persuasive speaking.
Ability to utilize various computer software programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Additional Work Requirements
Participate in a system of 24 hour on-call availability for center employees or emergencies as needed.
State wide travel required.
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Requisition Number2023-9368
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
