Regional Foster Care & Adoption Director

Job Description

Job Description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community : Foster Care & Adoption Program

Location : Dallas, TX - Onsite

Address : 5310 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227

Job Schedule : Full-Time

We are seeking a Regional Foster Care & Adoption Director to join our Foster Care & Adoption Program. As a Regional Foster Care & Adoption Director , you will Shine Hope as you oversee and lead the operations of assigned Domestic Foster Care and Adoption locations. You will develop and implement plans to meet overall goals and objectives, demonstrate operational competence for continued program development and ensure compliance with all contract guidelines, state licensing standards, and federal regulations as well as Buckner's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures. Develop and manage staff and professional resources to provide clinical and programmatic services to clients. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do :

• Analyze program needs; develop, modify, implement and monitor programs to meet the changing needs of clients, customers, and other stakeholders; demonstrate operational competence in managing resources.
• Actively participate in regular treatment team meetings and special staffing as needed.
• Audit charts; evaluate against Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and Youth for Tomorrow (YFT) standards.
• Participate in screening and licensing processes of potential foster and adoptive parents; Approve foster and adoptive home studies.
• Review and approve admission of clients into the foster care program and adoptive placements where required.
• Respond to outside requests for case history and documents.
• Write curriculum and facilitate training for active and potential foster and adoptive parents if required.
• Oversee and assist in crisis intervention for assigned locations.
• Participate in planning, implementing, and facilitating family / community-based activities and events.
• Perform quality assurance inspections of assigned facilities and programs as needed; identify potential corrective actions; discuss findings / concerns with Senior Director and oversee any required adjustments.

What you'll bring :

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services :

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.