Director of Group Homes
Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.
Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).
Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.
In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:
- This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
- Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
- Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
- Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
- 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
- Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
- Clinical Supervision for licensure
Compensation:
- In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Role Summary
The Director of Group Homes will develop and maintain group home residential standards in compliance with Title 22 and Title 17 regulations, ensure appropriate staffing and supervision, as well as ensuring the health and safety of all residents.
Primary Duties include the following:
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, strategic initiatives, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Oversee systems of accountability that track quality of service, program budget, relevant documentation, and adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Responsible for the development, oversight and maintenance of the department’s budget.
- Ensure health and safety of residents through the development, implementation and enforcement of standards, guidelines, and services.
- Effectively supervise, evaluate and direct the work of a diverse group of employees. Timely completion of performance appraisals, regular supervisory meetings, performance documentation, staff development and supervision for success best practices. Manage personnel functions including recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff.
- Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness of the group homes.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must possess and maintain current Group Home Administrator certification.
- Current Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) trainer certification, preferred.
- Direct Support Professional Year 1 & Year 2 certification, preferred.
- Four (4) year’s related leadership responsibility with at least three (3) years managing a department and supervising staff, preferably in a residential center or group home.
Employee Wellness & Safety
Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.
Trauma-Informed Care
Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.
Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.