Program Director 1

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Program Director will passionately communicate the program's vision and mission. They will play a vital role in fostering community and stakeholder relations, representing the program and Agency.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Resource Management: Efficiently handle budgets, grants, and staffing for impactful community services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement plans aligned with the organization's mission for effective community services.
• Program Development: Lead the creation and evaluation of community service programs to meet evolving community needs.
• Community Engagement: Foster partnerships with stakeholders, leaders, and other organizations for collaboration and expanded outreach. Partner as needed to secure fund development in order to support the goals and needs of the program.
• Impact Measurement: Establish clear performance indicators and report on the effectiveness of community service programs. This includes monitoring the program's readiness and participation in audits, accreditations, licenses, and certifications.
• Advocacy and Representation: In partnership with District leadership, identify opportunities to serve as a strong advocate for community service initiatives and represent the organization at public events and community gatherings.
• Organizational Leadership: Provide visionary leadership, encouraging collaboration and professional development within the team
  
  

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REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of related professional experience
• 3 years management or supervisory experience
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Bachelors in related field
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking.
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds; may be responsible for moving/carrying children weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally.
• May work in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program
  
  

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ROLE(S): Role-specific expectations for this job are outlined as follows.

• Team Member. All LCSNW team members are responsible for upholding and encouraging LCSNW values: compassion, integrity, interdependence, inclusion and stewardship; communicating openly and effectively; building collaborative relationships in balance with working independently; and strictly adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Supervisor. This job is responsible for supervising employees and/or non-employees, such as interns or volunteers. This includes and is not limited to making employment decisions; setting and communicating clear goals in alignment with relevant objectives and required outcomes; and effectively managing individual and team performance.
• Leader. In support of creating and maintaining an Employer of Choice culture, active demonstration and encouragement of LCSNW leadership competencies is critical to this job.
• Senior Leader. In support of creating and maintaining an Employer of Choice culture, active demonstration and encouragement of LCSNW leadership competencies is critical to this job. As a senior leader, this job is more broadly responsible for ensuring the overall success of an entire district, department or function.