Easterseals

Program Director

Easterseals • $100K — $120K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy or Nonprofit Management.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in social services or related fields.
  • Proven track record in managing budgets and achieving performance outcomes.
  • Strong grasp of evidence-based practices in human services settings.
  • Experience with job development, HR, or employee relations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop workflows to manage and track program goals.
  • Represent the program to government and community partners.
  • Oversee financial, policy, and administrative program activities.
  • Manage contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance with funder policies.
  • Establish systems to monitor performance and financial outcomes.
  • Communicate program goals clearly to staff and stakeholders.
  • Complete detailed monthly and quarterly program reports.

Benefits

  • Impactful role in a community-focused program.
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in social services.
  • Collaborative environment with government and organizational partners.
  • Professional development opportunities within Fedcap NYC Inc.
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion showcased in organizational culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary:

The Program Director will lead and direct the Bedford Stuyvesant Jobs-Plus program at Fedcap NYC Inc. This includes managing staff, overseeing performance outcomes, developing programs, fostering community engagement, managing the program budget, and acting as liaison with HRA and agency partners. The Program Director will supervise the Assistant Director and other key roles while partnering with the Talent Acquisition team on hiring and personnel development.

What You'll Do
  • Develops controls, processes for managing, and tracking workflow, goals, and expectations.


  • Represent the program to the government, organizational partners, stakeholders, and other affiliated institutions.
  • Provide oversight of all financial, policy, and administrative activities and systems of the program.
  • Manages the program's contract and budget and ensures that the program processes are in line with the funder's current policies.
  • Establish effective management and financial systems and controls to monitor and evaluate performance and financial outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and billing milestones, and achieve high-quality service delivery.


Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Program Management & Oversight
  • Communicate contract program goals to staff during monthly staff meetings and during the onboarding of new staff.
  • Develop processes for managing, and tracking workflow, goals, and expectations.
  • Represent the program to the government, organizational partners and stakeholders, and other affiliated institutions.
  • Provide oversight of all programmatic, financial, policy, and administrative management activities and systems of the program.
  • Manages the program's contract and budget and ensures program processes are in line with the funder's current policies.
  • Establish effective management and financial systems and controls to monitor and evaluate performance and financial outcomes, ensure compliance with contractual obligations and billing milestones, and achieve high-quality service delivery.

Supervision and Staff Management
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to fill vacancies.
  • Interview, recommend, and onboard new staff members.
  • Provide supervision, direction, and oversight to program staff

Performance Management & Reporting
  • Complete monthly reports for internal monitoring, including Metrics that Matter
  • Complete monthly HRA reports for program metrics
  • Complete quarterly HRA reports


You're a Great Fit for This Role If You Have:

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Public Policy, Health Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Services, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
  • At least five years in a progressively responsible leadership role within social services, criminal justice, mental health, or substance use disorder fields.
  • Proven success with performance outcomes, program execution, and managing budgets.
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and compliance in a human services setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Experience in job development, HR, or employee relations.
  • Adaptability in high-pressure or changing environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Knowledge of Fedcap NYC Inc. and The Fedcap Group's mission and policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software (especially Excel).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion.
  • A confident, community-driven personality with innovative problem-solving skills.


About Easterseals

Easterseals is a nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including early intervention, autism services, employment and training, and health and wellness. Easterseals is committed to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live independent lives, and has a long history of providing high-quality services to individuals and families across the United States. The organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has offices and programs in communities throughout the country.
Learn more about Easterseals
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1944
* Ladders Estimates

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