Chief Program Architect for Family-Centered Prevention

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestdale in New York is seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead the strategic leadership, quality, and integration of its program operations across child welfare, prevention, and community services in Queens, Brooklyn, and beyond.

The CPO will guide planning, evaluation, and cross-system collaboration, ensuring services meet regulatory standards while advancing equity and family-centered practice. This role sits on the Executive Leadership Team and shapes organizational strategy.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience overseeing multiple program areas.
• Proven ability to translate priorities into measurable outcomes.
• Experience aligning programs with regulatory, contractual, and funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all program operations.
• Translate organizational priorities into measurable program strategies and outcomes.
• Drive implementation of Forestdale's strategic plan and annual goals.
• Ensure programs align with community needs and best practices.
• Lead prevention-focused and community-based service models that strengthen families.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Data-driven decision making

Equity & inclusion

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant & contract management

Job description

Forestdale in New York is seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead the strategic leadership, quality, and integration of its program operations across child welfare, prevention, and community services in Queens, Brooklyn, and beyond.

The CPO will guide planning, evaluation, and cross-system collaboration, ensuring services meet regulatory standards while advancing equity and family-centered practice. This role sits on the Executive Leadership Team and shapes organizational strategy.