An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.
New Rochelle, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Commuter assistance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Computer operation Staff supervision Program management Serving clients Program development Trauma care Social service program staff supervision Master's degree Administrative experience Client database systems Team development Working with individuals experiencing homelessness Grant budgeting Working with families Computer skills Working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Providence House, Inc. is a non-profit leader, helping people overcome challenges and gain independence in the community. We advocate for women and families with histories of experiencing homelessness or legal system involvement, and provide a safe environment where dignity is recognized, strengths are enhanced, and a transition to stability is achieved.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Providence House Westchester Department of Social Service (WDSS); this includes the supervision of the Case Manager, Residence Managers and other staff with programmatic responsibilities. The Program Director is responsible for the coordination of client services, staff training and development, implementation of program policies and procedures and summary reports to appropriate NYS and NYC agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
∙ Supervises program staff to include completing probationary and annual evaluations, conducting monthly case reviews with staff, provides crisis management. ∙ Facilitates staff communication through ongoing contacts and periodic meetings to discuss program issues and matters of mutual concern. ∙ Responsible for monitoring program census and coordinating client referrals. ∙ Maintains regular communication with contract agencies that pertain to residents referred by these agencies. Attends all required meetings and completes all required administrative paperwork from the above agencies. ∙ Networks with appropriate agencies, organizations and individuals for the purpose of sharing resources and engaging in collective advocacy for women and children who are experiencing homelessness. ∙ Facilitates communication with the core community regarding matters of mutual concern. ∙ Responsible for the execution of agency policies and procedures in the residence. ∙ Participates in administrative team meetings, and completes necessary follow-ups. ∙ Collaborates with the Senior Director of People Operations and Chief Operations Officer on all human resource activities. Coordinates with the Director of Building Operations and Chief Operations Office on all matters of concern regarding building and facility management. ∙ Meets for regular supervision and performs other tasks as assigned by the Senior Director of Programs, and ∙ All other duties as assigned. Trauma Informed Practice ∙ Effectively use and practice Sanctuary Models tools; safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flags reviews, and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture. ∙ Promote and model the core values of Providence House Mission (Compassion, Non-Violence, Hospitality, and Community) and the Seven Sanctuary Model Commitments to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture. ∙ Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment. Team/Staff Relations ∙ Work as a Providence House team member with all staff and implements the mission and core values the agency. ∙ Conduct and attend regular internal and external agency meetings. ∙ Work as part of a team to plan and develop resident programs. Administrative ∙ Ensure that clinical staff keep accurate, up-to-date documentation on all clients. Including but not limited to, treatment plans, case notes, etc. ∙ Ensures that clinical staff completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner that ensures payment to the agency from various sources. ∙ Assists with any and all data collection systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
∙ LMSW in Social Work or a related field required; ∙ Minimum 5 years in program supervision and administration; ∙ Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills; ∙ Computer Literate; ∙ Experience in working with homeless families and knowledge of city/state/government funding programs; ∙ Experience with client databases; ∙ Ability to travel within the NYC and Westchester areas; ∙ Must be able to comfortably walk up four flights of stairs at one time, several times per day. Must be able to safely lift 15 pounds regularly. ∙ Compatible philosophy with the Providence House mission.
WORK SCHEDULE
: The Program Director position is a full time, salaried exempt position. Hours worked will be 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m; with one day starting late and working late weekly and one weekend day monthly required; hours may vary and include 24/7 on-call responsibilities. The office location will be in New Rochelle, New York. Position requires travel throughout NYC and Westchester areas.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
: The starting salary range is $75K - $85K annually, based on qualifications and experience. Reimbursement for mileage expenses to locations beyond the initial worksite.
Paid time off benefits include:
14 paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 4 personal days, 12 sick days, early closure at 12pm on Fridays proceeding agency holidays observed on Mondays.
Health and Wellness benefits include:
medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability benefits, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Other benefits include:
403(B), commuter benefits, and paid professional development opportunities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
: Providence House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all of our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender (including "gender identity" -- which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to the person at birth), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, status as a covered veteran, or any other prohibited factor.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
