Program Director - Nassau Family Resource Center

Join Our Team as a Program Director!
 

Are you passionate about supporting families and youth, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Program Director for our new program, Nassau Family Resource Center.

• Wage: $64,000-70,000, annually

• Schedule: Flexible schedule of 35 hours per week with nights and weekends as required

• Location: 175 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead, NY

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Nassau Family Resource Center (FRC) Program Director is responsible for overall program operations, supervision of staff, and direct service delivery including facilitation of parenting education groups, family engagement events, and drop-in parent support activities.

What are the key responsibilities:

• Conduct community outreach efforts and engagement for referrals to the program.

• Oversee program staff.

• Prepare written reports in a timely manner regarding clients’ status with the program and progress. 

• Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients by establishing relationships and linkages with community-based agencies and treatment programs. 

• Maintain and complete client records.

• Conduct evidenced-based parenting education programs, family engagement events, and drop-in family support activities on a regular basis (including nights & weekends).

• Provide support and in-service trainings to program staff and referral agencies. 

• Attend stakeholder events/workshops and represent the agency at meetings when requested.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Must complete certification as NYS Certified Family Life Educator with NYSPEP upon hiring.

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience working with individuals and families. 

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Must be proficient in office and computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar program, and e-mail and/or database software skills necessary to perform job responsibilities. 

• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/ Haitian Creole speaking) 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays. 

• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts. 

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.

• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day. 

Salary : $64,000 - $70,000