CSEY Care Coordination Assistant Program Director
3 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionSalary: Annual salary + benefits At Unbound Now, it has always been our aim to fight for the protection of the vulnerable, identify the exploited, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking on their path to restoration. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as people who are hope-driven, service-oriented, and excellence-focused. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith CSEY Care Coordination Assistant Program Director Job Description Job Title: CSEY Care Coordinator Assistant Program Director Job Status:Full-time, exempt, grant-funded Job Location: Local Office Job Summary: Unbound Now, with the endorsement of regional advisory councils and the financial support and direction of the Office of the Governors Child Sex Trafficking Team, is committed to implementing the Texas Model for Care Coordination for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY). Care coordination facilitated by Unbound Now will be consensus-driven, collaborative, and driven to identify and recover CSEY youth and to facilitate tailored, accessible, trauma-informed, and holistic resources through a coordinated network of providers. The goal is for every identified youth survivor of sex trafficking to have access to non-punitive, responsive, high-quality, community-based services that meet their unique short-term and longer-term needs. Care coordination includes awareness, education, creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and capacity-building to identify and recover CSEY youth. Care coordination teams build trust, transparency, and solutions with each other to mitigate duplication of work and so that local and statewide partners are bridges instead of barriers to services for youth and their families. The Care Coordination Assistant Program Director supports statewide implementation by ensuring consistent, trauma-informed, and data-driven delivery of care coordination services across all regions. Reporting to the Care Coordination Program Director, the Assistant Director provides supervision, operational oversight, and strategic support to Care Coordination teams across multiple counties. This role emphasizes program quality, partner engagement, compliance with CSTT standards, and professional development of staff to ensure every identified youth survivor receives responsive, coordinated, and effective care. Compensation: Annual salary Benefits: Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package including health insurance for employee and family with premiums covered by employer; employer-paid life insurance for employee; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days) with a 1-year vesting period. Dental and Vision are available at employee expense. Availability: Generally, Monday through Friday 8:305:30. Some evening, weekend, or overnight response may be required for urgent matters. Anticipated 4550-hour work week. Travel is required. Working Conditions:Work performed primarily remotely, with flexibility for in-person meetings, travel to regional sites, and participation in partner or state-level meetings as required. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational capacity, and responsiveness to staff and partners across multiple counties. Job Responsibilities: Program Oversight and Leadership • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance evaluation for regional Care Coordinators and Care Coordination Supervisors., • Ensure alignment and compliance with Unbound Now and CSTT expectations across all regional care coordination sites., • Support program implementation, case consultation, and protocol fidelity across counties., • Serve as acting Program Director when delegated, including representation at CSTT, DFPS, or multi-county coordination meetings., • Lead the development of internal systems, workflows, and tools that enhance consistency and accountability., • Strengthen collaboration with state, regional, and local partners (DFPS, CACs, Law Enforcement, CSEY Advocacy Agencies, Juvenile Justice, etc.)., • Represent Unbound Nows Care Coordination Program at interagency meetings, advisory councils, and conferences., • Support regional Advisory Council facilitation and ensure compliance with OOG meeting cadence and documentation requirements., • Monitor data accuracy, documentation, and timely entry into the case management system., • Analyze outcomes and assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and grant deliverables for CSTT and VOCA grants., • Identify trends, gaps, and areas of improvement for training and system coordination., • Facilitate onboarding, continuing education, and professional development of care coordination staff., • Lead regional and statewide learning sessions on trauma-informed practices, CSE-IT implementation, and care coordination best practices., • Attend regular meetings with the Care Coordination Program Director to review program performance and strategic priorities., • Participate in leadership meetings to inform system development, policy updates, and inter-agency collaboration., • Support grant compliance, monitoring, and program evaluation., • Uphold Unbound Nows mission, values, and commitment to faith-based service in all aspects of leadership. *This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The scope of the position may change as necessitated by organizational demands. Desired Outcomes: • Consistent implementation of the Texas Model across all service regions., • Strong regional collaboration and positive feedback from multidisciplinary partners., • Accurate and timely documentation for high-quality reporting and transparency., • Professional, responsive service to youth and families that reflects Unbound Nows mission and faith-based values., • Staff retention, satisfaction, and growth through effective leadership and support. Working Relationships: Supervisor: Care Coordination Program Director Supervises: Regional Care Coordinators and Interns Works with: Regional partner agencies, DFPS, Law Enforcement, CACs, Juvenile Justice, Advocacy Organizations, and Unbound Now HQ Leadership Experience and Education: • Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field (Masters preferred)., • Experience in child welfare, victim services, or human trafficking programs., • Experience in supervisory or leadership roles., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary collaboration and facilitate consensus., • Experience with grant-funded program implementation and reporting., • Proficiency in trauma-informed care, team facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. Skills and Competencies • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills., • Ability to analyze data and apply insights to program improvement., • Skilled in conflict resolution, staff coaching, and team motivation., • Proficient in electronic case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite., • Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity. Job Requirements: • Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church., • Three references (supervisor, professional, personal), • Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks, including the DFPS criminal history check and the abuse and neglect registry check., • Pass employment eligibility verification., • Ability to build and maintain consensus, • Excellent organizational and administrative abilities, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong public presentation skills, in person and online, • Culturally competent, • Ability and willingness to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, • Ability to problem-solve and think creatively as needed, • Ability to work both in highly structured and unstructured settings, • Abide by Unbound Now policies at all times, • Willingness to travel regionally as needed using personal vehicle, reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, and car insurance, • Submit expense documentation properly and within required time frames per the company expense policy, and follow all Ramp Monthly Closeout Instructions and Process., • Submit travel reimbursements daily, adhering to all travel guidelines, • Submit all time sheets with hours/grant allocations timely, adhering to grant guidelines (if applicable), • Complete all Unbound required training on time Physical and Driving Requirements • Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to operate a personal or company vehicle as needed for work-related travel., • Demands the ability to respond on scene during all hours of the night., • Occasional physical demands may require the ability to lift or carry loads up to 50 pounds., • Frequent demands require close visual attention to detail and prolonged periods of mental concentration.