Regional Director - Buckner Domestic Foster Care and Adoption

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Domestic Foster Care & Adoption
Location: Lubbock, TX
Address: 5307 W.

Loop 289, Suite 202
Job Schedule: Full-Time/Onsite

The Regional Director of Foster Care & Adoption serves a strategic role at Buckner Children & Family Services to oversee and lead the operations of assigned Domestic Foster Care and Adoption locations.

Develop and implement plans to meet overall goals and objectives.

Demonstrate operational competence for continued program development.

Ensure compliance with all contract guidelines, state licensing standards, and federal regulations as well as Buckner's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures.

Develop and manage staff and professional resources to provide clinical and programmatic services to clients .

Primary Responsibilities


* Analyze program needs; develop, modify, implement and monitor programs to meet the changing needs of clients, customers, and other stakeholders; demonstrate operational competence in managing resources.


* Actively participate in regular treatment team meetings and special staffing as needed.


* Audit charts; evaluate against Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and Youth for Tomorrow (YFT) standards.


* Participate in screening and licensing processes of potential foster and adoptive parents.


* Approve foster and adoptive home studies.


* Review and approve admission of clients into the foster care program and adoptive placements where required.


* Respond to outside requests for case history and documents.


* Write curriculum and facilitate training for active and potential foster and adoptive parents if required.


* Oversee and assist in crisis intervention for assigned locations.


* Participate in planning, implementing, and facilitating family/community-based activities and events.


* Keep Senior Director and Associate Vice President apprised of current critical issues and statuses.


* Perform quality assurance inspections of assigned facilities and programs as needed; identify potential corrective actions; discuss findings/concerns with Senior Director and oversee any required adjustments.


* Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned programs.

Ensure execution of plans, policies, and budget as approved by Buckner Senior and Executive leadership.


* Prepare annual budgets for assigned locations consistent with senior management guidance, including, but not limited to, the budget for operations and for capital needs including expansion opportunities.


* Support Senior Director in oversight of financial activities of the domestic adoption programs, including, but not limited to, setting fees, reviewing weekly reports, supervising preparation for audits, meeting with auditors, reviewing expense reports, and overall agency expense records.


* Support strategic planning and direction for Foster Care and Adoption; evaluate results, identify opportuniti...