Ascension

Early Steps Clinical Program Director

Ascension • $75K — $95K *
Pensacola, FL 32514In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • Experience managing large-scale government grants including budget forecasting.
  • Ability to lead and mentor remote, multidisciplinary teams effectively.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct overall operations and long-term strategy for the Early Steps program.
  • Manage government grant funding and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with IDEA Part C regulations.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to healthcare providers and community partners.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
  • Full-time schedule with day shifts.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart

Specialty: Early Steps Program

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Direct the overall operations and long-term strategy for the Early Steps program, ensuring alignment with Ascension's mission, Florida's system of care, and established performance metrics.
  • Manage government grant funding, financial reporting, and budget compliance.
  • Guarantee adherence to IDEA Part C regulations and the delivery of evidence-based, family-centered care.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team while fostering a mission-driven culture.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to healthcare providers, government agencies, and community partners to expand program impact.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
    required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Proven ability to manage large-scale government grants, including complex budget forecasting and audit readiness.
  • Demonstrated success leading and mentoring remote, multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the overall operations and long-term strategy for the Early Steps program, ensuring alignment with Ascension's mission, Florida's system of care, and established performance metrics.
  • Manage government grant funding, financial reporting, and budget compliance.
  • Guarantee adherence to IDEA Part C regulations and the delivery of evidence-based, family-centered care.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team while fostering a mission-driven culture.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to healthcare providers, government agencies, and community partners to expand program impact.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
    required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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