Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and decision-making for the Residential Treatment Program and/or Group Home Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
- Manages supervisors and program staff in the Residential/Group Home Program.
- Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices to improve the delivery of services continuously
- Develops, executes, and evaluates the activities of the programs and services
- Oversees the effectiveness of programs; implements the strategic plan and priorities for programs and services. Monitors progress towards desired objectives; handles obstacles and challenges to goal achievement.
- Prepares reports for use by OHU, external vendors, and stakeholders as directed
- Oversees program advocacy implementation and evaluation
- Works effectively with team members of all levels
- Empowers staff members to achieve outcomes; motivates staff towards goal attainment
- Makes day-to-day financial decisions for programs and services, reviews financial revenues and expenses, and works to have the right resources in place for goal achievement.
- Ensures compliance with all program contracts and grants
- Serves as a change leader in identifying, planning, and implementing program changes
- Utilizes technology to support the management function effectively
- Participates in community/regional committees, workgroups, collaborative teams, and organizations within the geographic area
- Maintains knowledge of trends within professional areas of expertise, participating in professional organizations as appropriate
- Ensures staff comply with required training and participates in training needed to maintain an understanding of staff duties and expectations
- Performs administrative on-call duties as assigned/needed
- Treats with absolute confidentiality all information concerning OHU residents and programs
- Responsible for special projects as assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Education: MA/MS degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred; BA/BS degree required.
- Experience: 5 years of related residential or group home experience plus 3 of supervisory experience required
- Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU-required levels of coverage for auto insurance.
Required Skills
- Experience effectively supervising a diverse group of individuals with varying job responsibilities.
- Ability to navigate a range of internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated competency in building and maintaining relationships with community and professional leaders within the service area.
- Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
- Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions
- Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy
- Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and handle decisions
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
Benefits
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually.
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after one year of employment
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours are available in some locations
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.
Pay Range: $75,000 per year