Director of Youth Futures & Strategic Programs

Brightside Child and Family Advocacy; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightside Child and Family Advocacy is seeking a Program Development & Strategic Leadership professional to guide Brighter Futures' strategic direction and outcomes in Savannah, GA. The role focuses on setting program goals, leading planning, and ensuring trauma-informed, youth-centered services.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, data reporting, compliance, staff supervision, and building partnerships with schools, agencies, and community organizations to expand

Qualifications

• Experience in program development or management in child welfare or youth services.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Ability to build community partnerships and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement program goals, objectives, and performance measures for Brighter Futures.
• Maintain program policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with standards and regulations.
• Lead strategic planning to expand services for youth aging out of foster care.
• Track needs, trends, and opportunities in child welfare to guide innovation.
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations for efficient service delivery.
• Maintain data collection systems and oversee reporting to funders and regulators.
• Monitor performance indicators and timely documentation and audits.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and grant terms.
• Lead FSA program operations including eligibility, enrollment, case coordination, financial assistance, documentation, reporting, and outcomes.
• Prepare and submit reports and outcomes to funders and leadership.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff.
• Provide coaching and professional development to staff.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
• Lead regular staff meetings and supervision sessions.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, schools, employers, housing providers, and other community organizations.
• Coordinate community resources and partnerships that expand opportunities for transition-age youth.
• Represent Brighter Futures in community meetings and professional networks.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of youth aging out of foster care at local and state levels.
• Support the Executive Director on organizational management and strategic planning.
• Contribute to grant development, fundraising, and sustainability planning.
• Market and promote Brighter Futures to strengthen referral networks.

Job description

Brightside Child and Family Advocacy is seeking a Program Development & Strategic Leadership professional to guide Brighter Futures' strategic direction and outcomes in Savannah, GA. The role focuses on setting program goals, leading planning, and ensuring trauma-informed, youth-centered services.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, data reporting, compliance, staff supervision, and building partnerships with schools, agencies, and community organizations to expand