Residential Program Director

Job Summary and Purpose

Tennyson Center for Children (Tennyson) is looking for a Residential Program Director who is passionate about ensuring kids and families get the services they need to join our dynamic, growing team. This key leader joins Tennyson to lead the program development, design, and implementation of a new residential program to support children and youth with co-occurring mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The person in this position is responsible for identifying the program model, monitoring the building renovations and milieu design, developing policies, providing training, recruiting, and hiring for new positions, and leading the overall direction of this new program line. This leader reports directly to the Chief Program Officer (CPO).

To apply directly to this role, follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=497100&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as the subject matter expert in working with children and youth who have co-occurring mental health and IDD diagnoses
• Leads the identification and implementation of a residential treatment program model to support the children and youth in care
• Ensures integration of Tennyson’s Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model, the Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework with the residential program model
• Provides agency trainings on best practices in working with children and youth with IDD
• Revises and develops relevant policies and procedures for the residential treatment program, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements
• Along with the CPO, CEO and Operations Team, monitors building renovations and design of the milieu to ensure safety, fidelity to the program model, and thoughtful practices of TIC
• Leads the recruiting and hiring of residential treatment program staff
• Partners with Quality Improvement (QI) Department staff to develop, integrate, and ensure the monitoring and reporting of the residential treatment program’s key performance indicators and continual improvement processes
• Manages the application process for a Residential Child Care Facilities (RCCF) license through the state
• Coordinates with the Admissions Department on processes for reviewing and enrolling children and youth into the program
• Works with the marketing and communications team, as well as the Community Outreach Manager, to create materials and market the program to referral sources and the community
• Works closely with the Development Team, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), CPO and CEO to develop and monitor the program budget and position the organization for future opportunities
• Acts as the lead of clinical, programmatic, and operations of the residential treatment program
• Ensures timely compliance with all Council on Accreditation (COA) requirements and supports QI staff in preparing for site visits
• Maintains positive collaborative relationships with community partners, including County Departments of Child Welfare, Community Centered Boards (CCBs), Mental Health Centers, Medicaid Regional Accountability Entities (RAEs), school districts, emergency responders, etc.

Other Job Functions

• Represents Tennyson in external human services initiatives or workgroups, as needed
• Places the child/family voice at the center of all decisions and actively works to ensure that community voice and lived experience is an active part of programming, planning, and decision making
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all client- and personnel-related matters
• Participates in the Clinical on Call (COC) crisis coverage rotation, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• BA degree in human services required, MA degree with active mental health licensure preferred.
• At minimum 3 years related experience in a residential setting with children 6-12 y/o with emotional disabilities and other learning challenges.
• All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver's license.
• Ability to be Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained and TCI refreshers maintained over the course of employment.
• Must have a working understanding of trauma informed care principles.
• Must have or be able to obtain QMAP certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong organizational, management and collaboration skills required.

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check (TRAILS), DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (Kaiser, Delta Dental, EyeMed)
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Health Plan)
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Retirement Plan with Pension Plan: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary
• Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

To apply directly to this role, follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=497100&source=CC2&lang=en_US

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children