What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Highland Park Community Development Corp?
Position: Program Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Classification: Exempt
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
The Program Director is responsible for supervising the shelter/program under his/her jurisdiction. This includes supervision of personnel, facility management, fiscal management, client services, liaison with funding sources, and community relations. Adhere to and comply with all contract requirements.
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the duties listed in the job description.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERSONNEL AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT
- Direct supervision of department heads.
- Conduct and ensure provision of relevant training programs for staff (orientation, career development, on-going training)
- Perform and review all aspects of personnel management (hiring, terminations, performance reviews, progressive discipline, etc.)
- Ensure implementation of and adherence to all Quality Assurance initiatives.
FISCAL MANGEMENT
- Ensure timely submission of all financial reports.
LIAISON WITH FUNDING SOURCES
- Review program sub-contracts with Administrative Director as applicable.
- Liaison between contract holder and company.
CLIENT SERVICES
- Supervise all client services.
- Ensure confidentiality of all client program records and files.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Develop and maintain community linkages in which the shelter/facility is located.
- Establish and maintain relationships with support agencies and facilities (day treatment programs, victims services, vocational/educational programs, community based services, etc.)
- Attends Advisory Council Meetings, and local community board meetings as required.
- Establish and maintain shelter/program Community Advisory Board.
- Develop Volunteer Programs.
Employee may be required to carry out additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field plus 3 years of experience or
- Licensed Master of Social Work with 2 years of experience
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in computer software programs i.e. Word, Excel etc.
