About the

Position:

Location:

Bonita Springs, Florida Position Type:

Full-Time, Exempt Reports To :

President & Chief Executive Officer Work Location:

In-Person Salary Range:

$90,000 - $115,000/annually

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K. 2 Weeks of Vacation, 1 Week of Sick Leave Position Overview Liberty Youth Ranch is seeking an experienced, compassionate, highly capable Director of Programs to provide senior leadership for the organization's residential child-care program. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Director of Programs is responsible for the leadership, quality, effectiveness, safety, compliance, development, and continuous improvement of Liberty Youth Ranch's residential care program. The Director will ensure that every child entrusted to Liberty Youth Ranch receives coordinated, individualized, Christ-centered care consistent with the mission, values, policies, standards, and philosophy of the organization. The Director of Programs will provide leadership for Houseparents, counseling and therapeutic services, admissions and intake, individualized care and treatment planning, program staffing, child records and documentation, staff and Houseparent development, program compliance, child safeguarding, referral relationships, program outcomes, transitions, and continuous program improvement. This individual will serve as a key member of Liberty Youth Ranch's senior leadership team and will work collaboratively with the President & CEO, Director of Operations, Director of Facilities, counselors, Houseparents, administrative personnel, schools, healthcare providers, families, referral sources, volunteers, and outside professionals. The Director of Programs will focus primarily on the children, people, services, systems, and outcomes associated with Liberty Youth Ranch's residential program. Facilities, maintenance, grounds, and infrastructure are the responsibility of the Director of Facilities, while broader administrative and organizational operations are coordinated through the Director of Operations. The successful candidate will understand that this position represents both a significant professional responsibility and a Christian ministry calling. The Director will help ensure that Liberty Youth Ranch provides an exceptional environment in which vulnerable children can experience stability, safety, family, faith, healing, growth, and hope for the future. Minimum Qualifications Candidates should possess significant progressively responsible experience working with children and youth in residential care, children's services, social services, counseling, youth development, education, ministry, or a closely related environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate significant supervisory and leadership experience, including experience leading professionals, caregivers, or multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of child development, residential care, behavior management, family systems, trauma and adversity, safeguarding, professional boundaries, and the needs of vulnerable children. The successful candidate should possess experience with individualized care or treatment planning, documentation, case management, program compliance, quality assurance, staff development, and program evaluation. Candidates must demonstrate strong judgment, emotional intelligence, organizational ability, conflict-resolution skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to remain calm and effective during challenging situations. The successful candidate must be capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining careful attention to children, people, documentation, deadlines, compliance requirements, and organizational responsibilities. The Director must be able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and successfully complete all background screening, drug screening, driving record review, reference checks, and other employment requirements established by Liberty Youth Ranch and applicable regulations. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, ministry, nonprofit leadership, education, or a related discipline is strongly preferred. Liberty Youth Ranch may require specific educational or professional credentials where necessary to satisfy applicable licensing or regulatory requirements. Professional licensure or credentialing in counseling, social work, psychology, or another relevant human-services discipline is highly desirable. Seven to ten or more years of progressively responsible experience serving children, youth, or families is preferred, including meaningful leadership experience. Previous experience in residential childcare, children's homes, youth residential programs, foster care, child welfare, or another 24-hour care environment is strongly preferred. Experience working within a Christian ministry or other faith-based organization is highly desirable. Experience with Houseparent or residential caregiver models, admissions and intake, licensing, program evaluation, outcome measurement, staff training, and organizational leadership is beneficial.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, ministry, nonprofit leadership, education, or a related discipline? Do you have professional licensure or credentialing in counseling, social work, psychology, or another relevant human-services discipline? Do you have previous experience in residential childcare, children's homes, youth residential programs, foster care, child welfare, or another 24-hour care environment Do you have experience with Houseparent or residential caregiver models, admissions and intake, licensing, program evaluation, outcome measurement, staff training, and organizational leadership?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Ministry:

3 years (Preferred)

Youth Development:

7 years (Preferred)

Supporting Children and Families:

7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Bonita Springs, FL 34135: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person