Position Summary Little Debbie's Second Chance Home, Inc. is seeking an experienced, highly organized, responsive, and solutions-focused Director of Admissions, Placement & Stabilization to oversee admissions, placement coordination, intake, and initial stabilization for youth entering our Florida residential programs. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing the placement process from the initial referral through admission and successful stabilization within the residential program. The Director will serve as a primary point of contact for placement-related matters involving the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Community-Based Care (CBC) partners, case management organizations, placement teams, child welfare professionals, and other referring entities. The successful candidate must be able to quickly and thoroughly evaluate referrals, determine whether the Agency can safely and appropriately meet a youth's needs, coordinate admissions, and remain actively involved following placement to help prevent unnecessary disruptions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Admissions & Placement Receive, review, track, and respond to placement referrals for youth being considered for admission. Review CPA (Child Placement Agreement) documentation and other referral information to assess the appropriateness of each potential placement. Review available behavioral, medical, educational, clinical, placement-history, safety, and other relevant information. Assess the youth's needs in relation to the Agency's available homes, current resident population, staffing, program capabilities, and ability to safely provide services. Coordinate with

DCF, CBC

partners, placement personnel, case managers, child welfare professionals, and other referring parties. Coordinate and participate in placement staffings, transition meetings, conference calls, and other pre-placement discussions. Coordinate meet-and-greets and pre-placement visits when appropriate. Identify missing information or documentation and communicate promptly with referral sources. Make appropriate placement recommendations to Agency leadership. Provide timely communication regarding referral acceptance, denial, pending review, or the need for additional information. Maintain an organized system for tracking referrals, admissions, pending placements, and placement outcomes. Intake & Admission Coordination Coordinate the complete admission and intake process for approved youth. Confirm required admission documentation is received and reviewed. Coordinate admission dates, arrival times, transportation information, and other transition details with the appropriate parties. Ensure residential leadership and direct-care staff are properly prepared before the youth arrives. Assist with the youth's orientation and transition into the residential program. Ensure relevant information regarding medications, medical needs, behavioral concerns, education, appointments, safety issues, routines, supervision needs, and other immediate concerns is communicated to the appropriate Agency personnel. Work collaboratively with residential leadership to ensure each admission is organized and appropriately planned. Placement Stabilization The Director's responsibility does not end once a youth is admitted. A significant component of this position is ensuring that newly admitted youth and the residential team receive the support necessary to establish and maintain a stable placement.

The Director will:

Closely monitor newly admitted youth during the initial transition and stabilization period. Maintain regular communication with residential leadership regarding the youth's adjustment and progress. Identify emerging behavioral, educational, clinical, medical, staffing, or safety concerns that could jeopardize placement stability. Work collaboratively with residential leadership, case management, clinical personnel, and Agency administration to address concerns early. Coordinate or participate in stabilization meetings and case conferences when necessary. Assist with developing immediate strategies and supports when a youth is experiencing difficulty adjusting to the placement. Facilitate communication between the Agency and external child welfare partners when additional intervention or support is needed. Escalate significant placement or safety concerns to executive leadership. Help reduce unnecessary placement disruptions by identifying concerns early and coordinating appropriate interventions. Maintain appropriate documentation of placement, transition, and stabilization activities. On-Call & Location Requirements This position includes an on-call responsibility because placement opportunities, admissions, and stabilization concerns may occur outside of traditional business hours. The Director must be accessible by telephone after hours when urgent placement or stabilization matters arise and must be able to respond appropriately to time-sensitive situations. Because this position supports residential programs in the Port Charlotte area, candidates should reside in Charlotte County or within a reasonable commuting distance of Port Charlotte that allows for timely on-site response when necessary. This is not a fully remote position. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in child welfare, foster care, residential group care, behavioral health, case management, admissions, placement, or a related human-services setting strongly preferred. Experience working with DCF, CBC organizations, case management organizations, placement teams, or Florida's child welfare system is highly desirable. Experience reviewing referrals and determining placement appropriateness preferred. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the needs of children and adolescents involved in the child welfare system. Strong crisis-management, problem-solving, assessment, and decision-making abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build effective professional relationships with placement personnel, case managers, residential staff, youth, families, and community partners. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities simultaneously. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must successfully complete all required background screening and employment requirements. Must be available to participate in the Agency's on-call rotation/responsibilities as required.

Pay:

$55,635.09 - $62,184.20 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Life insurance

Work Location:

In person