Brighter Futures Program Director at Brightside Child and Family Advocacy Brighter Futures Program Director at Brightside Child and Family Advocacy in Savannah, Georgia Posted in 19 days ago.

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full-time Program Development & Strategic Leadership Set and implement program goals, objectives, performance measures, and expected outcomes for Brighter Futures. Maintain program policies, procedures, and operational guidelines aligned with organizationalstandards, evidence-based practice, and state and federal regulations. Lead strategic planning to expand and strengthen services for youth aging out of foster care. Track emerging needs, trends, and opportunities in child welfare and independent living services to guide program innovation. Ensure all services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered. Program Operations & Management Oversee day-to-day program operations to ensure efficient, effective service delivery. Maintain accurate data collection systems and oversee reporting to funders, stakeholders, andregulatory agencies. Monitor program performance indicators and ensure timely completion of documentation, reports, and audits. Ensure compliance with contracts, grant terms, and organizational policy. Lead FSA program operations, including eligibility determination, enrollment, case coordination,financial assistance, documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking. Prepare and submit reports, performance measures, and program outcomes to funders, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.

Staff Supervision & Team Leadership Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, including case managers, mentors,trainers, and interns. Provide coaching, professional development, and performance management to support staff growth and effectiveness. Foster a collaborative, supportive, mission-driven team culture. Lead regular staff meetings, case reviews, and supervision sessions to ensure quality servicedelivery and adherence to best practice.

Community Collaboration & Partnership Development Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, schools, colleges, employers, housing providers, and other community organizations. Coordinate community resources and partnerships that expand opportunities for transition-ageyouth. Represent Brighter Futures in community meetings, coalitions, and professional networks. Advocate for the needs and rights of youth aging out of foster care at the local and state levels.

Organizational Support & Outreach Support the Executive Director on organizational management, strategic planning, and specialinitiatives. Contribute to grant development, fundraising, and sustainability planning for the program. Market and promote Brighter Futures across child welfare systems, schools, communityorganizations, and public forums to strengthen referral networks and community awareness. recblid b8j2b87w87hpo6fzeejd7yqzjw3sag