Program Director

Description

Position Summary:
The Program Director serves as a member of the State Leadership team and works to ensure the delivery of quality services. This role provides leadership to program staff and coordinates the day-to-day operations of their assigned project(s). Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
• Provides managerial, programmatic, and operational leadership to program staff under the guidance of the Regional Administrator;
• Implements and maintains methods for ensuring continuous and ongoing excellence in service quality and contract compliance;
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships and partnerships with federal, state, regulatory, and funding, and other bodies;
• Effectively implements and produces regular programmatic, budgetary, and management reports—reporting to the Regional Administrator on a regular basis;
• Works to enhance the scope and size of services within assigned area(s);
• Serves as a mentor for program staff, offering coaching and guidance where needed;
• Collaborates with the Regional Administrator and state HR Representative to hire and retain talent, process disciplinary occurrences, and ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures;
• Reviews the performance of designated staff on a yearly basis, recommending pay and position changes as necessary;
• Identified media outlets and methods of communication with the community;
• Works to secure additional funds for program activities in collaboration with WestCare grant-writing staff and state leadership;
• Oversees facility upkeep, including the ordering of supplies and ensuring compliance with health, fire, and other regulatory standards;
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• Acts as a liaison between WestCare and external agencies;
• Supports designated staff by being “on call” for emergencies on a 24hr basis and responding to emergency situations in a way that is consistent with WestCare’s policies, procedures, and ethical standards;
• Actively works to ensure a positive working environment for all staff;
• Assists the Regional Administrator in management, administrative, compliance, and funding-related activities as required;
• Divides time between multiple grants, (including both local and federal), and acts as the “Project Director” for designated grants;
• Ensures staff accurately track hours worked, reviewing and approving timecards on a regular basis;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licensures:
• Relevant licensure and/or certification preferred. Preference will be given to certified candidates;
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
Education:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or field related to the position is preferred;
• Graduation from an accredited master’s level program is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience and Competencies:
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a comparable role required;
• At least two (2) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports required;
• At least one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, social services, or related industry required;
• Experience working as a “Project Director” or equivalent within a federally-funded grant preferred;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is required;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;
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• Ability to work well in a team environment required;
• Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred;

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000