Director of Resource Care (2026) at Amara

Position summaryEssential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Staff Supervision and Management (25%)Provide a warm caring and confident leadership style that supports a team providing supervision to direct care staff as well as staff that provide direct care and support to children and familiesOversee support and develop program management staff such that each program area has a strong team including recruitment and retention hiring orientation supervision evaluation and promotion of staffSupport program management staff in ensuring that services provided are high quality consistent and responsive to child and family needs across resource care teamsProvide clinical supervision (utilizing reflective supervision skills) and ensure best practice across all program areas as needed.Partners with resource care teams as needed to ensure proper investigation and handling of licensing investigations be readily available for ad-hoc staffing and ensure team meetings meet program needsReview documentation and materials as needed produced by supervisees who are doing direct service work.Implement policies priorities and procedures consistent with best practice models for effective program implementationSupport staff in contributing to programmatic continuous quality improvement and evaluationWork with staff and build from the work of Amaras DEI council to develop objective performance measures across the program to ensure consistent high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employeesOperational Management (50%)BudgetingProject develop and monitor revenue and expense budgets for all resource care programming with the assistance of the Chief Innovation and Program OfficerReview allocate and approve program-related expensesReportingCollaborate with Chief Innovation and Program Officer and in collaboration with other key personnel to ensure resource care programmatic reporting is aligned with Agency vision mission and strategic planWork with internal and external partners to ensure Amara is meeting all monitoring reporting and contract requirements for resource care programming. This includes guiding internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance regarding service deliveryMaintain effective contracts between Amara and pertinent program partners (e.g. DCYF Childrens Bureau etc.) for all resource care programmingProgram Development/RefinementSupport the implementation and iteration of protocols procedures and program structure that are consistent with best practice models for effective program implementation across all resource care programmingSupport Managers in ensuring effective management of the day-to-day operations of their respective program areas including identifying recommending and implementing program and process improvement in concert with team feedback/guidanceCollaborate with Amaras leadership team to advance program impact and Amaras overall mission and visionCollaborate with Amaras other Directors to ensure cross-program alignmentOutcomes/EvaluationIn partnership with Associate Director of Program Impact and Evaluation ensure appropriate data collection and reporting to evaluate resource care programming impact and efficacy given contract constraints and the established programmatic goalsKeep Amara staff and key personnel up to date as to program outcomes and performanceWork collaboratively with leadership to ensure impactful efficient and complementary services across Amaras service arrayStrategic Leadership (25%)In collaboration with the Chief Innovation and Program Officer create and implement a strategic workplan for Resource Care programming annually to ensure clear team-wide direction setting work assignment and accountability.Remain apprised of current trends practices and legislation in child welfare through networking and publications to improve current programming and/or develop new programs to either meet changing needs in our community or to diversify Amaras servicesDevelop and maintain effective relationships with other service providers agencies and partners to ensure that children and families have excellent access to all needed servicesAs a member of the leadership team this position plays a key role in the development and ongoing promotion of Amaras mission vision philosophy and cultureAt the direction of the Chief Innovation and Program Officer participate in select internal and external collaborative efforts with key stakeholders/partners (e.g. DCYF WACF other CPAs etc.) to advance systemic child welfare changeBuild collaborative relationships with local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) including behavioral health organizations foster care organizations DCYF etc. to ensure effective referrals and community support across resource care programmingIn collaboration with programming teams and Amaras communication team ensure key successes and challenges are transparently shared with our community partnersAttend required and recommended County and State providers and community meetings in key identified partner Areas serviced by Amara programmingSupport the organizational efforts in creating narrative and practice changes across Washington states child welfare systemCoordinate with Communications team on media content regarding issues related to all resource care programmingOutreach and Communication newsletters marketing advertisement etc.Support program managers in leading programmatic outreach efforts by creating a clear strategy collaborating across the organization (e.g Communications team other program areas etc.) and effectively assigning tasks to self and team members as appropriate (e.g. newsletter content creation email marketing to key community partners etc.).Qualifications : Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.5 years of clinical experience providing trauma informed care5 years of experience in foster care child welfare or social services4 years of experience in supervision or administration of social servicesStrong clinical skills and experience providing clinical consultationOutstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead group meetingsAbility to lead with initiative discretion maturity flexibility and independent judgmentDemonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staffDemonstrated leadership in promoting the advancement and development of diversity equity and inclusion in oneself staff and within program developmentStrong decision-making skills including critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to think globallyExperience writing home studies and licensing families through Washington State Foster Care SystemsKnowledge of foster home licensing and home studies a plusSuccessful experience in program development and implementation preferred Education: MSW or an MA/MS in an allied field.Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervision of Program Managers and other staff based on programmatic needs in the Resource Care department providing support in recruitment retention hiring orientation evaluation and promotion. Additional Information : Salary and BenefitsThis is a full-time position with a starting rate of $103000 annually. The final salary offer will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience qualifications and demonstrated abilities. Amara offers a generous leave and benefits package including 10 company holidays 4 personal days sick leave and 15 days of vacation per year. Competitive health dental and vision insurance rates a 401k with a company match life disability insurance and a paid sabbatical. Amara supports a hybrid work schedule with some flexibility to work from home. Criminal Background CheckAmara conducts background checks appropriate to the contractual requirements of the position. A previous conviction will not necessarily bar individuals from employment at Amara. For specific requirements please feel free to contact the hiring manager or human resources.Vaccination Requirement:Amara requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement is designed to prioritize the safety of the children and families we serve. Exemptions may be sought only for documented medical or religious accommodation.To ApplyTo express your interest in this position please send your resume and a one-page cover letter indicating why this position is the right opportunity for you in Smart Recruiters. Applications submitted without a cover letter will NOT be considered. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Amara is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***The anticipated start date for this role will be in early February 2026.*** Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1