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Program Director I

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge, LA Other
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 2/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director I position at VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA?

Title: Program Director, Housing and Homeless Services 

Summary

Responsible for overseeing all supervising all aspects of programs 

Reporting Relationship 

Division Director of Housing and Homeless Services 

Position Type

Exempt /Full Time 

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 

Competencies

  1. Communication Proficiency
  2. Accountability for Others
  3. Balanced Decision Making
  4. Leading Others
  5. Flexibility
  6. Initiative
  7. Analysis of Data
  8. 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. 

Salary : $45,000

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