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Senior Program Director

Lutheran Social Service of the South · Human Services · $125.5M budget · 1,409 staff · Since 1926

Why Lutheran Social Service of the South

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Empowers children and families to break the cycle of abuse through early childhood education, preschool programs, and supportive schooling for foster youth.

  • Education services include headstart and early headstart preschool programs that help children from low-income families prepare to start kindergarten ready to learn. Education services also include programs at upbring school of arts and sciences in austin. The school provides education…$23.5M spent in FY2024
  • Our children's services included our foster in texas program where a family partners with upbring to open their home and their hearts to a child in need, providing support for immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Upbring also…$9.5M spent in FY2024
  • Residential treatment programs include life-changing work being done at our new life and krause children's centers that provide a safe place for girls from across texas to heal from childhood traumas. Upbring's children's shelters and transitional foster care programs provide…$3.9M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Peers pay
$106K–$158K
$10M+ orgs, Texas
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Pays its leaders
$154K–$501K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$128.0M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,409
employees
600 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−2%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
5 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 5.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1961
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in Action The Senior Program Director is responsible for establishing and directing all aspects of daily program activities and services to meet the social, emotional, physical, psychological, and mental health well-being of the Unaccompanied Children (UC) for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

The Senior Program Director is responsible for regularly exercising discretion and sound judgment when directing, supervising, and overseeing the social service activities in accordance with Agency and state licensing standards and other federal, state, CARF, and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide daily oversight and leadership of all program services and activities required to meet Agency, state licensing standards, funding source (ORR) requirements, CARF Accreditation, and other regulatory policies Maintain an active presence throughout the facility to ensure Agency policies, resident needs, ORR and state licensing standards are being met Ensures all policies, procedures, and practices follow established ORR regulations and state licensing standards Ensure regular and ongoing communication is delivered to staff related to program goals, services, and issues related to treatment, including but not limited to changes and updates Oversee program costs and expenditures and ensure they are in alignment with budget allowances Using statistical data provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports relating to program operations and service delivery costs and the return on investment in terms of the UC preparedness and emotional, mental, and physical well-being Actively participate in the safe and orderly evacuation of UC and staff during an emergency drill and mandated disaster; serve as a member of the management team assisting with evacuation of UC and staff Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence Other duties and projects assigned Work closely with the Associate Executive Director in developing and enforcing policies and procedures in accordance…

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About Lutheran Social Service of the South

From its Form 990

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