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State Director, Child Services

Thompson Child & Family Focus
Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2025
💰 $95,000/yr($50,000/yr – $95,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Get to know Thompson!


Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health, operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee with new operations expanding into Kentucky.   All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person.   At Thompson, we live up to our values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity!


What will you do as a State Director, Child Services?


As the State Director, Child Services, you will lead a team of leaders across Kentucky that provide an array of services to the children and families they serve.  

As State Director, Child Services you will have the following responsibilities:

  • Use a trauma-informed approach in their daily work and interactions with clients   and colleagues using the principles of CARE: Developmentally Focused,   Family Involved, Relationship Based, Competence Centered, Trauma Informed,   and Ecologically Oriented.
  • Develop program operational strategy.
  • Oversee and manage the program operations and leaders
  • Think in terms of profitability and sustainable competitive advantage to the regional   market.
  • Regularly review and analyze data trends related to program outcomes, retention, compliance and customer satisfaction.
  • Assemble and develop a strong team of leaders, delegating tactical work.
  • Communicate clearly, powerfully, and convincingly.
  • Manage time well – find the appropriate balance between spending time working upward in the organization and externally.
  • Be attentive to “soft issues” demonstrating the value in culture, feedback, organizational beliefs and values.
  • Think strategically and understand the big picture to help drive strategic direction and goals.


What does this position offer?

  • Starting Pay Range: $80k-$95k annually
  • Fantastic Full-time benefits…
  • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
  • 401K Match
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus
  • Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
  • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
  • Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
  • Paid time off for volunteering in the community
  • Free EAP services
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
  • Multiple opportunities for growth
  • Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services, mental health or related area; Master’s degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in the field of human services or mental health required.
  • Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader.   
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.

You’re the right fit for the State Director, Child Services position if…

  • You have a passion for growing and developing leaders.  
  • You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others 
  • EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities! 


Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify.

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