Program Director

Urban Strategies

Program Director overseeing programming and operations of the Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter. Responsible for providing daily living needs and essential treatment services for youth.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeSan Benito • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,970 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the program details, including treatment models' fidelity and individualized services for UACs.
Promotes and extends the culture of Urban Strategies and its values.
Prepares reports on the progress of youth; prepares reports and documentation relating to staff.
Oversees and leads in guiding the group interaction process.
Screens, interviews, and hires staff, and provides program-related orientation for new staff.
Monitors progress and ensures training compliance with assistance from the Program Management Team.
Ensures the program operates within budgetary constraints.
Initiates purchase requests; receives supplies and equipment; maintains fiscal and inventory control records.
Maintains personnel and budgetary records for the facility, including personal accounts for assigned youth.
Develops community relations with public and/or private social services and other agencies and programs.
Meets local officials, public and private agency heads, community groups, and the general public to explain the facility’s functions, programs, and role in the community.
Solicits community support.
Supervises the planning of menus and food services.
Maintains security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies to prevent escapes and maintains physical control of youth 24/7.
Develops community resources.
Assists in the development and implementation of treatment plans and programs.
Supervises staff and youth working various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; ability to respond to crisis situations when necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
Five years of professional experience in social work, preferably in the treatment of juveniles with supervisory duties.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
Knowledge of Foster Care System.
Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Driver’s License.
Licensed Child Care Administrator required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Dental are paid 95% by the company and 5% by the employee (individual or family).
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
401K matched contributions up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
Long-term and short-term disability for free.
Company provides laptops for positions that require one.
Company issues cellphones for positions that require one.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program EvaluationTreatment Plan DevelopmentBudget ManagementCrisis InterventionReport PreparationStaff Training ComplianceCommunity Resource DevelopmentInventory ControlMenu PlanningMicrosoft Office 365

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCrisis ManagementTeam Building

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social WorkDriver’s License