Director of Programs: Survivor-Centered Leadership

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors is seeking a full-time Director of Programs to lead the Anti-Violence, Counseling, and Youth Justice programs. The role requires strategic vision, trauma-informed leadership, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The Director will supervise 3–4 staff, report to the VP of Programs and Movement Building, and ensure survivor-centered services across all programs. This is a senior, mission-driven role at Sakhi in New York.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• SIFI certification required within the first year in this role.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in gender-based violence, crisis intervention, behavioral health, youth services, clinical practice, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Define a programmatic vision for Sakhi’s clinical, crisis intervention, counseling and youth justice programs.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Anti-Violence, Mental Health Counseling, and Youth Justice Programs.
• Strengthen collaboration across programs to create survivor-centered service delivery.
• Identify community needs and develop responsive programmatic initiatives.
• Evaluate program efficacy using data and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Participate in Leadership Team to inform organization-wide policies.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

SIFI certification

Job description

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors is seeking a full-time Director of Programs to lead the Anti-Violence, Counseling, and Youth Justice programs. The role requires strategic vision, trauma-informed leadership, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The Director will supervise 3–4 staff, report to the VP of Programs and Movement Building, and ensure survivor-centered services across all programs. This is a senior, mission-driven role at Sakhi in New York.