Child Welfare Assistant Program Director

Lutheran Services Florida seeks a Child Welfare Certified Assistant Program Director to support oversight of child welfare services. This role assists in managing programs that ensure safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families, supervising staff, monitoring quality, and supporting compliance with state and agency standards. The Assistant Program Director collaborates with community partners, leads data-informed improvements, supports training and coaching of case management teams, and promotes LSF's mission-driven, compassionate culture while helping drive positive outcomes across assigned service areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director with day-to-day management of child welfare programs and services.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate case management and support staff to ensure high-quality practice.
• Monitor program performance, documentation, and compliance with Florida child welfare regulations and LSF policies.
• Use data and reports to identify trends, improve outcomes, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support development and delivery of staff training in trauma-informed, family-centered practices.
• Coordinate with courts, DCF, community providers, and schools to support child safety and permanency.
• Participate in budget monitoring, resource allocation, and contract deliverable tracking.
• Promote a mission-driven, collaborative culture aligned with LSF's values and service standards.

Required Skills

• Child welfare case management
• Program administration
• Staff supervision
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Florida DCF child welfare regulations
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Data analysis and reporting
• Community and interagency collaboration
• Policy and procedure implementation
• Trauma-informed care practices