Chief Program Officer

Job Title : Chief Program Officer

Status :   Full-time

Classification :   Exempt

Job Location :   Manhattan with occasional travel to different sites within the 5 boroughs

Work Schedule : Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, may be flexible depending on the site or agency needs

Salary :   $200,000 - $225,000

Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Program Officer (CPO) will play a key role in optimizing Lanterns’ services and practices, working collaboratively to execute strategies, systems, policies, and initiatives across the organization and with funders and partner agencies. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned administrator and the strategic leader of Lantern’s residential programs-both emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing.  They will strengthen the use of data-driven and evidence-informed services, staff training and development and oversee our quality assurance measures.

The CPO has an important role to play in stewarding relationships with internal and external partners, raising the agency’s profile and helping shape organizational structure in response to industry trends and developments in the field.

Job Description :

Program Management and Strategic Leadership

• Promotes an environment that embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and fully integrates these values into the organizational culture.
• Fosters a workplace culture that inspires high-level performance, collaboration, accountability, and professional and respectful interactions; embeds best practices for effective feedback and communication at all levels of staff engagement.
• With a trauma-informed approach and a client-centered focus, stewards Lantern’s program strategy through direct oversight of residential services, including case management, cross-building programs, and evidence-based models.
• Creates and supports a high-performing culture across programs that align with Lantern’s core values. Fosters a team-based environment that motivates interdisciplinary staff to work collaboratively toward strategic vision and goals.
• Drives initiatives to introduce new programs and innovations for the benefit of Lantern’s staff and clients.

Program Development, Quality and Evaluation

Training and Professional Development

Partnerships and Organizational Impact

Qualifications :

Note :

Candidates being considered for the position must sign a release form for Lantern Community Services to perform a criminal background check. Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and we strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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