Director of Senior Programs

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Senior Programs has overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the program. Included, is the responsibility of recruitment, employment, orientation and supervision of all program staff. Additionally, the development of ongoing effective relationships with the advisory council, creative development and recruitment of all community service agencies, as well as, timely renewal of each Memorandum of Understanding associated with each respective program.

II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the coordination and administration of the Senior Programs.
• Ability to provide supervision and evaluation of all senior programs staff.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of all procedures, routines, and documentation applicable to the senior programs.
• Coordinates with the program supervisors as it relates to the recruitment, training and placement of all volunteers in appropriate assignments. This includes new volunteer orientation and ongoing monthly in-service trainings.
• Development and maintenance of community resources materials.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with all affiliated community service agencies and their designated liaisons.
• Serve as an advocate to the community at large as well as at appropriate public hearings to highlight the importance and value of the healthy adult volunteer programs.
• Development of effective working relationships with the advisory council.
• Oversee annual program goals and objectives in collaboration with the advisory council.
• Assist the advisory council in the development and implementation of priorities on an annual basis.
• Ensure compliance and accountability for meeting programmatic and fiscal goals and objectives as outlined in the federal, state, and local grants.
• Monitor daily operations of the program.
• Prepare the renewal of all grant applications annually.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with personnel from various funding sources.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

III. BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience:
The Director will be an experienced and mature leader with broad child welfare and nonprofit leadership experience, ideally with a background in program development, expansion and administrative leadership.

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field or in Business, Finance, or health care administration from an accredited college or university preferred along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience with two (2) in nonprofit management, or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field or in Business, Finance, or health care administration from an accredited college or university preferred along with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience with five (5) in nonprofit management.
• Licensure in his/her respective field is preferred.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
• Experience with a mental health or behavioral health agency.

Knowledge Requirements :

• Strong computer and software applications (MS Office).
• Child welfare trends, locally and nationally.
• Mental and behavioral health trends, locally and nationally.
• Program planning and evaluation.
• Strategic and tactical planning.

Skills and Abilities Needed :  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with agency staff, government officials, and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and integrity.
• Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, motiving individuals to improve performance.
• Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
• Develop evaluation tools to support quality improvement efforts and assist in analyzing data.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures over programming and contribute to administrative policies and procedures.
• Hands-on approach to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government entities, other agencies, and the public.
• Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Possess excellent writing and organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate multiple activities, problems, and crisis situations concurrently.
• Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.
• Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility, and independent decision-making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evening and weekends.

IV. JOB SETTING

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

V. Other Information

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. F urthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.