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Director of Family Works

Director of Family Works

FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER STSaint Louis, MO, US
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Job Description

Summary of Position

The Director of the Family Works Program plays a vital supervisory role in overseeing the in-home parenting support intervention designed to stabilize and strengthen foster, pre / post-adoptive, and guardianship placements at risk of disruption. This program serves families impacted by the complex needs of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and developmental trauma. The Director ensures the therapeutic and operational integrity of services provided by a team of master's-level Family Works Specialists, who bring deep understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on attachment.

Rooted in the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), the Family Works Program emphasizes relationship-based, trauma-informed care that helps caregivers build capacity to understand and respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, consistency, and therapeutic support. The Supervisor provides program oversight, training, and case consultation to ensure fidelity to the model, while also supporting staff in delivering flexible, responsive services—including supporting families as needed during evenings and weekends when necessary.

This leadership position requires a strong therapeutic background, supervisory experience, and a commitment to promoting resilience and healing within vulnerable families.

Essential Functions of Leadership at the Coalition

As a member of the Coalition's Leadership Team, the individual who holds this position must demonstrate the ability to :

  • Provides constructive and strategic feedback to the Leadership Team.
  • Facilitates decision-making and communications within and between internal and external constituents and professionals for the development and enhancement of the organization.
  • Directs and develops people.
  • Be willing to initiate difficult discussions.
  • Shapes positive organizational culture.
  • Evaluates and monitor team and agency-wide progress towards annual goals and objectives.
  • Drives execution.
  • Has vision and sees the big picture (especially when things get challenging).
  • Demonstrates emotional and professional maturity and introspection.
  • Stands up and get involved when necessary—strong advocacy skills.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, in-home interventions aligned with the Family Works model and principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).
  • Utilize therapeutic expertise in complex developmental trauma, attachment-based strategies, identity formation, grief, and loss to guide interventions and support specialists.
  • Monitor fidelity to the Family Works model through case review, observation, and reflective supervision.
  • Provide guidance and oversight, ensuring staff respond in a responsive and trauma-informed manner—including during evenings and weekends (up to 20% of time).
  • Review psychological, medical, educational, legal, and social service records to support accurate assessment and intervention planning.
  • Support the development and implementation of individualized family goals that are strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relationally focused.
  • Attend and support multidisciplinary team meetings related to family progress and goal achievement, primarily in person.
  • Staff Supervision & Development

  • Provide regular individual and group supervision to Family Works Specialists, incorporating reflective practice, coaching, and therapeutic feedback.
  • Foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where staff are receptive to training, coaching, and feedback.
  • Encourage accountability and continuous improvement through goal setting and performance monitoring.
  • Participate in and lead team and agency-wide meetings, consultations, and trainings, with a preference for in-person attendance.
  • Ensure staff follow internal procedures for supervision, scheduling, and communication with leadership.
  • Administrative & Documentation Responsibilities

  • Navigate and use various software platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to collect, monitor, and report program data in a timely and accurate manner, as required by the funder and / or the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.
  • Oversee staff completion of accurate, professional, and timely documentation including intake forms, assessments, progress and activity notes, maintenance plans, billing, and closing summaries.
  • Ensure daily billing entries and activity logs are completed and submitted according to agency guidelines.
  • Maintain oversight of accurate and current records for all assigned clients and families.
  • Support the proper completion of internal referrals to agency services and ensure follow-through with families.
  • Monitor staff calendars to ensure they are current and reflect scheduled appointments, meetings, and availability.
  • Family & Community Engagement

  • Guide staff in providing face-to-face services with children and families in their homes or community settings to support placement stability and healthy attachment.
  • Encourage strong caregiver partnerships that promote emotional safety, healing, and resilience in families.
  • Support Specialists in navigating and coordinating wraparound services (e.g., schools, therapy providers, family court, community programs).
  • Ensure communication with families, staff, and external professionals is prompt, respectful, and aligned with trauma-informed principles.
  • Champion family empowerment through psychoeducation, validation, and skill-building strategies related to trauma, loss, and behavior management.
  • Equity & Professionalism

  • Uphold and model the Coalition’s Shared Values, Employee Code of Conduct, and Employee Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in supervision, service delivery, and team collaboration.
  • Interact effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds including race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and socioeconomic status.
  • Represent the Family Works program and the Coalition with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.
  • Stay current with professional development opportunities related to trauma, child welfare, and family systems; encourage staff to do the same.
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