What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director- HEART Program position at Hope For Youth, Inc?
Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!
The Nassau Prevention Program, Which HFY Calls "H.E.A.R.T", (Helping Enhance Attachments And Remain Together) Is a Program Of Time-limited, Family-oriented, Supportive And Rehabilitative Child Welfare Services, Which Are Provided To Children And Their Families For The Purposes Of
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.
Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)
Salary: $74000 - $75000 per year
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The Nassau Prevention Program, Which HFY Calls "H.E.A.R.T", (Helping Enhance Attachments And Remain Together) Is a Program Of Time-limited, Family-oriented, Supportive And Rehabilitative Child Welfare Services, Which Are Provided To Children And Their Families For The Purposes Of
- Averting a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care;
- Enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to his/her family at an earlier time other than would otherwise be possible; or
- Reducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.
- Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
- Responsible for the overall administration of the program including but not limited to the planning, organizing and launching of the program and ensuring its continued success.
- Collaborate with the clinical supervisors in the coordination of the delivery of the clinical services.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure its ongoing success in accordance with HFY practices.
- Meet weekly with the Program Supervisor.
- Be responsible for communication as needed with supervisory personnel at Nassau DSS and the court.
- Gather all program statistics to prepare reports for submission.
- Participate in treatment team, case review, and other meetings
- Working collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court
- Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Providing support for other projects and locations; travel as needed
- Sit in on agency committees such as Training and Staff Development and Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
- Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations
- LMSW with 7 years Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of and experience working in child serving systems
- Communication and leadership skills
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs
- Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
- Physical Requirements: ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work, be willing to attend home visits, work from various HFY locations, and conferences as needed read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, routinely lift 10lbs and occasionally lift to 50lbs.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
- Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
- Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
- Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
- Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
- Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Special Events and Recognition Awards
- Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
- Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
- 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
- Generous paid time off
- Agency-funded Pension Plan
- Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
- Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)
Salary: $74000 - $75000 per year
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Salary : $74,000 - $75,000