Vice President of Foster Care and Transitional Housing

Description

Position Summary:

The Vice President provides executive leadership and oversight for both Domestic and ORR-funded Foster Care programs, including Federal and Domestic Transitional Housing Programs (THP-NMD and THP-Plus). This role ensures regulatory compliance with DCFS, ORR, and CDSS standards, effective fiscal stewardship, high-quality trauma-informed services, strategic growth, and community collaboration to support youth transitioning to independence.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually.

Essential Duties:

• Lead agency-wide strategy for Domestic and Federal foster care, as well as Domestic and Federal THP-NMD/Plus programs, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, youth-focused services.
• Lead strategic planning to expand foster care and THP capacity, adjust program models (THP-NMD vs. THP-Plus), and improve outcomes.
• Serve as chief liaison with DCFS, ORR, CDSS, and other regulatory bodies, overseeing licensing, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Oversee program budgets across Domestic and ORR-funded Foster Care and THP programs, ensuring alignment with funding requirements, cost efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.?
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to monitor expenditures, identify variances, and support strategic resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including billing for DCSS/ORR foster care and THP NMD/Plus funding.
• Supervise program leadership teams, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and ongoing competencies in trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
• Strengthen partnerships with DCFS, ORR, County agencies, housing authorities, landlords, and legal organizations to expand placement resources and services.
• Represent Crittenton in inter-agency initiatives, funding coalitions, and regulatory discussions.
• Leverage real-time data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, monitor key performance indicators, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Use data to forecast resource needs, track outcomes, and guide leadership in making data-driven decisions that enhance service quality and impact
• In collaboration with the Quality Assurance department, lead improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with CDSS and ORR performance standards.
• Ensure THP-NMD and THP-Plus programs comply with CDSS and ACL/ACIN standards.
• Participate in executive leadership to align foster care and housing services with agency goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MSW, MA, MS, LPCC, or PhD) in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• Licensed (LCSW or LMFT) with at least two years' post-licensure experience is strongly preferred.
• At minimum 7 years in child and family services, including 3+ years in senior leadership.
• Demonstrated program oversight of ORR foster care, domestic foster care, and THP services.
• A thorough understanding of California THP-NMD and THP-Plus guidelines, including eligibility, supportive housing, and ILP integration.
• Experience with DCFS, ORR, and CDSS contracting, licensing, and compliance reviews.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with case and housing management systems.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
• Must be able to travel to all agency offices and governmental agencies throughout Southern California. Some out-of-area travel also required to attend meetings and conferences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records system software.