What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director I position at VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA?
Program Director, Housing and Homeless Services
Summary
Responsible for overseeing and supervising all aspects of programs
Position Type: Exempt /Full Time
Reports To: Division Director of Housing and Homeless Services
Essential Functions
- Supervise program and manage staff
- Complete hiring process (review ne hire packets, complete PAFs, etc.)
- Maintain compliance agency policies and all regulatory entities/funding sources
- Responsible for emergency planning within program
- Oversee all phases of program employment and training
- Serve as liaison between community partners, organizations, government, agencies, and funding sources
- Follow all procedures as it relates to EZ Labor (training new staff to clock in & out, reviewing time cards, complete and tracking edit sheets & warnings, delay in pay & payroll adjustments).
- Maintain training requirements
- Member of the Housing and Homeless Services Management team
- Report any significant concerns to the Division Director
- Projects and duties as assigned
Competency
- Communication Proficiency
- Accountability for Others
- Balanced Decision Making
- Leading Others
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Analysis of Data
- Problem Management
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervise Housing and Outreach Staff Members
Required Education and Experience
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Field, at least three years’ experience working with the homeless population and two years of supervisory experience. Must have valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary : $55,000