Program Director

Susquehanna University

$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work or related field with 2 years of supervisory experience
  • 3 years working with the homeless, providing case management and support
  • Familiar with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing
  • Proven experience in team leadership and setting project objectives
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management

Responsibilities

  • Oversee program operations and supervise staff
  • Manage program start-up in accordance with contractual requirements
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance to staff
  • Review monthly rent ledgers to ensure rent payments are up to date
  • Enforce compliance with corporate policies and incident management procedures
  • Develop and implement quality control systems
  • Conduct internal file reviews for compliance with standards
  • Maintain ethical service practices and external provider relationships
  • Monitor program performance data and report on outcomes

Benefits

  • Participate in professional development and training opportunities
  • Engage in team meetings and case conferences
  • Access to agency-wide in-service training
  • Opportunities for networking with external providers
Full Job Description
Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

  1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Program Director will be responsible for providing leadership in developing, planning, organizing, supervising staff, and directing the activities associated with housing and support services. They will be responsible for collaboration across departments to align projects with organizational goals, manage budgets, and engage stakeholders. The Program Director must demonstrate a basic understanding of sound fiscal judgement to support the organization's contract compliance. They must also demonstrate the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks concurrently, work collaboratively, and meet tight deadlines.

  1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide oversight of the program and staff supervision.
  • Manage and monitor all aspects of program start-up based on HRA contractual requirements and S:US guidelines.
  • Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations to program staff.
  • Stay abreast of rent payments by reviewing monthly rent ledgers.
  • Enforce corporate compliance protocols, S:US employee policies, procedures, and protocols, and incident management policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Review and develop quality control systems and procedures.
  • Conduct weekly internal file reviews and implement quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with HRA standards.
  • Ensure ethical practices are maintained in service provision throughout the program.
  • Participate in professional development and training through agency-wide in-service training and outside training.
  • Participate in and monitor the recruitment, hiring, and selection of personnel.
  • Facilitate periodic staff meetings, weekly protocol meetings, and case conferences as appropriate.
  • Attend scheduled meetings with HRA as required.
  • Develop and maintain external provider relationships.
  • Monitor and report program performance data.


Job Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work or a related human services field with two years of supervisory experience.
  • Three years of experience working with the homeless population providing case management services and support including assistance securing public benefits, entitlements and referrals as needed for employment services, financial literacy support, medical, mental health or substance use support services, and connections to Health Homes and other community support-based organizations.
  • Experience with harm reduction strategies, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and crisis de-escalation.
  • Experience leading teams to set objectives, milestones, and project road maps.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with managing data and preparing reports.


ID

2026-18634

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