Program Director

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective fiscal management of Program operations.
• Accurately and timely prepares, maintains, and reviews all Program-related budgetary reports, contract-specific procedures, and other Agency-specific reports and filings.
• Actively monitors Program budget, contract requirements, and staffing to ensure that Agency resources are utilized in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains professional aptitude in assigned Program functions.
• Develops and maintains an Agency presence in the local community.
• Identifies, evaluates, and pursues Agency-growth opportunities.
• Maintains appropriate operation/maintenance of assigned Agency facility.
• Captures and appraises any employment issues, and participates in investigations, grievances, or other labor issues as required.
• Apprises the Executive Staff of any critical incidents, and participates in investigations and corrective actions as required.
• Monitors existing Program and services to ensure that consumers' needs are met.
• Recommends and develops new programs, or enhances existing programs as needed.
• Attends and participates in all regularly scheduled management meetings and accurately and timely submits all required reports.
• Directly supervises Program-related staff, ensuring contract compliance and staff efficiency.
• Aids in selecting and hiring Program staff in compliance with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Facilitates various staff meetings in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensures timely completion of Agency related orientation and trainings for all subordinates.
• Conducts general supervision of subordinates and administers appropriate disciplinary action when necessary, in compliance with the applicable contract requirements and/or Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Ensures that performance reviews of subordinates are completed fairly and accurately and in compliance with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field and two years of experience as a social worker
• Exemplary knowledge of assigned Program aspects
• Prior Supervisory Experience Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and related applications or other IBM-compatible word processing program
• Able to work a flexible schedule, with 'regular' business hours set by the Agency