Job Description

Program Director

SALARY: $130,000 a year

SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Onsite/Hybrid

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend

Homeless Childrens Network Mission

The mission of Homeless Childrens Network is to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence for children, youth, and families; to empower families, and to increase the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among service providers to end homelessness and poverty.

Homeless Children's Network is a community-based organization providing mental health and family support services to children and families who are homeless and formerly homeless.

Position Overview: The Program Director is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of non-clinical programs within the organization. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that address community needs, improve service delivery, and ensure alignment with the organizations mission. The Program Director will lead program teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management and Development: Design, implement, and oversee non-clinical programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the target population and align with organizational goals. Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance outcomes. Develop and manage program budgets, allocating resources efficiently and responsibly. Ensure programs adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
2. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the organizations strategic planning process, identifying program growth and development opportunities. Align program goals and objectives with the broader organizational strategy. Monitor trends and best practices to inform program innovation and development.
3. Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders to support program initiatives. Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences to promote programs and services. Develop outreach strategies to increase community engagement and participation in programs.
4. Grant Management and Fund Development: Identify funding opportunities and assist in writing grants to support the program activities. Manage grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and achievement of project goals. Collaborate with the development team to secure financial support for programs.
5. Data Management and Reporting: Collect and analyze program data to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making. Prepare and submit regular reports to funders, stakeholders, and organizational leadership. Utilize data to support continuous quality improvement efforts.
6. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure programs comply with all relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards. Identify and mitigate risks associated with program delivery. Maintain accurate records and documentation per organizational and legal requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed or Registered as a Marriage and Family Therapist, MFTI, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, ASW or Psychologist
• Minimum 5 years experience providing direct services to children, youth, and families
• Minimum 2 years experience providing direct services in substance abuse and recovery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in each program, deliverables, outcomes, budgets, etc.
• Implementation of each new program
• Staffing and managing staff to outcomes/deliverables
• Full collaboration within leadership
• Clinical Supervision of two PsyD, MFT, or MSW pre-licensed staff
• Experience and confidence in identifying and implementing evidence-based practices
• Experience working in a crisis setting with individuals and families
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must exhibit leadership ability, have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with representatives of government agencies, community-based organizations and the business community.
• Knowledge about diverse cultures and ability to provide competency in working with youth and communities of racial, cultural, ethnic, and sexual differences.
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with social service resources available for youth in San Francisco.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Courteous, professional, and able to reason logically.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Able to establish and meet deadlines.
• Has a passion for developing and sustaining quality services for youth and families, and a desire to learn and understand needs of HCNs constituents, staff, and partners.

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