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Program Director In-Home Program & Childrens Services

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What they do

An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.

$180,236 / year median in Pennsylvania

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary:
The Program Director provides strategic direction and operational management of our In-Home Program and Children's Services (including Early Intervention), ensuring high-quality, person-centered services that comply with all federal, state, county, accreditation, and funding source requirements. The role owns program operations, budgeting, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, staff development, and community partnerships. Reports to the Executive Director; supervises the In-Home Program Manager and Children's Services management staff.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree of equivalent experience in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Masters degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum five years of experience human services, healthcare, behavioral health, or home and community-based services, with Adult Home Care experience strongly preferred (Early Interventionexperience acceptable). Minimum seven years of progressive supervisory experience. Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams. Experience managing multiple programs/interdisciplinary teams, budgeting, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

Intervention/MAWA knowledge a plus. Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered. Knowledge of Adult Home Care/HCBS and OLTL regulations strongly preferred; Early Intervention/MAWA knowledge a plus. Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
Clearances :
PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Background Check (Act 34), and FBI fingerprint-based clearance required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff. Budget development and financial management skills; ability to interpret regulations and implement operational changes. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Expectations:
The Program Director maintains strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and sound independent judgment, communicates respectfully with all stakeholders, and promotes PennCares' mission and commitment to quality services.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel regularly to PennCares locations, participant homes, and community meetings; sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally; operate standard office equipment.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person