Program Director, New Initiatives

divh2Program Director, New Initiatives / h2pWe are seeking a dynamic and energetic Program Director to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of innovative programs that serve individuals within our community. This pivotal role requires a passionate leader who can foster collaborative relationships, ensure program excellence, and promote a positive impact within the community and its surrounding areas. This is an executive-level position responsible for directing the New Initiatives Program functions of the agency in accordance with grant requirements and practices appropriate within the nonprofit industry. Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Program Director implements administrative and fiscal policies (with the approval of the Board of Directors), safeguards the agencys assets and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, oversees the New Initiative Department, analyzes new initiatives / projects and participates as a member of the management team. / ppMinimum / Preferred Requirements : / ppKnowledge of : / pulliMethods, procedures and policies of Community Services Agency / liliContracts management / liliHuman resources management / liliPrinciples and practices of non-profit agency administration / liliPrinciples of grant funding and administration / liliNonprofit budget preparation and administration / liliProgram analysis and report preparation / liliCommunity-based planning / liliSupervisory concepts and principles / liliCase management and social service referral / follow-up / liliContemporary issues and methods in employment services / liliIssues concerning risk management and risk assessment / liliFederal and state guidelines for interacting with customers / liliIssues concerning community-based planning / liliGrant writing / liliIssues of program area planning, operations, and evaluation / liliInformation system applications such as Word, Excel, Word Perfect, and other common database systems. / li / ulpAbility to : / pulliPlan, organize and direct the work of subordinates and to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. / liliWork effectively in a leadership capacity and as part of a team in support of the CSAs Programs. / liliAdminister a variety of programs and administrative activities. / liliPrepare and administer a budget. / liliRead and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. / liliMaintain effective working relationships with CSA administrative staff, supervisors, co-workers, customers, and community members who reflect various lifestyles, cultural / ethnic differences, socio-economic backgrounds, and a variety of educational levels. / liliRead, analyze, and interpret government guidelines, procedures, and assorted journals. / liliRespond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, committees, members of the general community and the funding sources. / liliWrite routine reports, correspondence, and assorted business communications that conform to prescribed style and format. / liliSpeak effectively before groups of staff, customers, and employees (bilingual preferred). / liliManage activities based on available budget. / liliSolve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. / liliInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. / liliTravel to Program sites or training workshops as the job requires. / liliPrepare and administer grant applications. / liliDevelop professionally by enrolling in education training and / or workshops. / li / ulpJob Responsibilities / Duties : / ppPlans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the agencys New Initiative Projects and Programs. Assists in the development and implementation of agency-wide policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Evaluates programs for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional. / p / div