About the Role
The Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the program in accordance with regulatory, contractual requirements and organizational standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitors program effectiveness to ensure goals and targets are achieved.
- Manages multi-disciplinary teams and ensures integration of service delivery to families.
- Ensures program staff implement procedures and policies for quality service provision.
- Collaborates in the development of annual operating budgets and reviews monthly expense reports.
- Ensures program expenditures are within budgeted parameters.
- Ensures timely submission of billing reports and collaboration with the fiscal department on inquiries and corrections.
- Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
- Collaborates in ensuring facilities operate in compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborates in ensuring the program meets a 95% occupancy rate.
- Monitors unit work orders and complaints, ensuring timely responses from operations teams.
- Monitors and analyzes reports and dashboards to ensure annual program goals are met.
- Monitors DHS performance metrics and collaborates on strategies to meet them.
- Leads the implementation of continuous quality improvement activities.
- Develops systems, processes, and tools to meet or exceed governmental/funder standards.
- Conducts program audits to ensure compliance with organizational and government/funder standards.
- Collaborates in analyzing audit findings and establishing measures to improve service delivery and address deficiencies.
- Leads or participates in CQI projects and committees.
- Submits quality and timely reports to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Hires, trains, coaches, and supports direct reports, providing ongoing performance feedback.
- Ensures staff receive required trainings for optimal performance and service delivery.
- Collaborates with Human Resources in addressing staff performance issues.
- Promotes collaboration and effective communication among staff and between departments.
- Establishes liaisons with community agencies for needed services for families.
- Participates in local community meetings and serves as a liaison.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university.
- NYS licensure (LCSW or LMSW) required.
- Minimum of four years human services experience.
- At least two years of managerial and supervisory experience with demonstrated professional progression.
- Experience with multi-problem families and/or individuals is desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
- May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
- Requires traveling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
- Requires lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent evaluative skills
- Excellent human service management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent supervisory skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Location
- New York City area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of four years human services experience
- At least two years of managerial and supervisory experience
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- NYS licensure (LCSW or LMSW)
About the Company
- Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
