Director of Children and Family Services

Description

Santa Fe Recovery Center is a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment and education services. We are looking for a full-time Director of Children and Family Services to join our team at our Santa Fe offices. We offer a competitive salary range from $60,000 - $80,000 (BOE) and the Benefits shown below. Experience working in the Healthcare Industry and/or Non-Profit is highly preferred. This is a great opportunity to continue to advance in your career while being part of the team that is providing support to the community.
 

Director of Children and Family Services Benefits: 

• A generous PTO package (3 weeks of PTO, 7 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, & 2 mental health days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (90% to 100% premium covered by employer)
• ST and LT disability
• Pet insurance
• Opt-in 401k with 4% match 
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 access to a licensed professional for staff and their immediate families 

Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Prevention and Recovery Officer, the Director of Children and Family Services is responsible for the operational success of the Santa Fe Recovery Center’s community-based services for children and their families. This role ensures seamless team management, program delivery, quality control, and evaluation. The Director will oversee a growing staff and the expansion of prevention, treatment, and recovery services using Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) designed for children and their families in the community. Additionally, the Director serves as the Project Director for the SAMHSA Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (LAUNCH) grant, overseeing project deliverables such as screening, assessments, training activities, public awareness communications, and data collection and utilization to reduce inequities. The Director will lead the coordination of project activities and communicate outcomes to all participating organizations.
 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Children and Family Services: (Included but not limited to)

You'll report to the Chief Prevention and Recovery Officer and:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors, colleagues, and community partners to ensure service quality, programmatic sustainability, and service expansion.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize the impact of services on clients and communities served by the Center.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard project staff and manage a growing team and department of child and family services and community-based prevention services.
• Evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff and implement a professional development program to address any gaps.
• Develop objective performance measurements in alignment with the Center’s strategic goals and values, ensuring consistent evaluation and goal setting for all team members.
• Instill accountability among team members by maintaining tight oversight of individual and organizational performance standards.
• Establish and implement consistent, objective program performance standards in coordination with organizational leadership.
• Oversee the successful delivery and implementation of the SAMHSA LAUNCH Grant, including screening & assessments, training of staff, provider training for external partners, public awareness campaign, a Child Wellness Council, prevention initiatives, and data utilization to reduce inequities.
• Coordinate and communicate project activities and outcomes to colleagues and leadership of participating organizations.
• Manage and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services using Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) specifically designed for children and their families.
• Supervise and develop a growing team, ensuring that staff are equipped to meet the needs of the program and its clients.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, grant requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Continuously monitor and improve the quality and effectiveness of services, adjusting as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool, with experience working with IT staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems.
2. Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex, multifaceted projects that result in measurable successes and program growth.
3. Proven e