Program Director

The Bridge Family Center; Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 68.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Vision/Dental

Employer paid life insurance

403(b) with match

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bridge Family Center seeks a Program Director for its STTAR Home in Hartford, CT. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate staff and scheduling, and ensure quality assurance across the program serving adolescents in DCF care.

Responsibilities include payroll review, licensing preparation, and collaboration with community partners. A Bachelor’s degree and prior supervisory experience are required, with a strong focus on safety and documentation.

Competenze

• Experience in administrative management and staff supervision.
• Experience with at-risk children/adolescents.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee 24/7 program operations and staff scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, documentation, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with community agencies and families for quality assurance.
• Assist with hiring, training and staff evaluations.
• Manage program components including medication, behavior management, and safety.

Conoscenze

Staff supervision

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in human services

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Director

WINIFRED HOUSE Full Time Hartford, CT, US

Today Requisition ID: 1225

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bridge Family Center is currently searching for a full time Program Director for its STTAR Home located in Hartford, CT, working with adolescents males in DCF care. The Program Director, with strong input and oversight from the Director of Residential Services, is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and operation of the program. The Program Director manages the daily operations of the program and interfaces with all appropriate community agencies and families, and is responsible for the overall quality assurance of the program.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on stipend: First $1,500 paid after 3 months of employment and second $1,500 paid after 6 months employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Program Management

• Coordinates the 24 hour staff schedule in accordance with DCF and Bridge requirements.
• Maintains system of 24 hour on-call supervision
• Responsible for regular review of payroll, paying of program bills, and the petty cash supply.
• Coordinates and ensures compliance with operational program components including medication administration, behavior management, documentation, recreation, menus, grocery shopping, vehicle maintenance, fire drills, and physical plant repairs and upkeep.
• Works with IT Director and Maintenance Manager to coordinates service contracts for the program and interface with contractors such as electricians, plumbers, Cintas (sprinkler system), Associated Security (fire alarm)
• Maintains positive working relationship with various agencies including but not limited to DCF, schools, after-school programs, and legal representatives, and cultural agencies, religious and spiritual agencies.

Administrative Duties

• Shares 24/7 on-call duties with the clinical coordinator.
• Comply with all record keeping and documentation requirements. Furnish information and documentation as is required to DCF.
• Participates in the hiring, training and annual evaluation of an effective, cohesive staff team.
• Assists the Director of Residential Services with DCF licensing requirements and preparation for biennial licensing visits.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. Must have prior experience working with at-risk children/adolescents and have experience in administrative management and staff supervision, preferably in a 24/7 residential setting. Must also have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to transport clients. Program Directors must possess, or be able to obtain after hire, all required certifications including but not limited to: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Adult First Aid/CPR, and DCF Medication Administration.

Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Investment in the team approach. Culturally sensitive.

WHY JOIN THE BRIDGE?

• Mission-driven impact — Your work directly supports programs that serve over 10,000 children and families annually.
• Collaborative, supportive culture — Join a team of 175+ passionate professionals who believe that every child and family has strengths worth building on.
• 55+ years of community trust — Work for an organization with deep roots, a strong reputation, and nationally recognized programs.
• Professional growth — Work alongside experienced program leaders in a role that touches every aspect of the organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time staff including Medical/Vision, Dental, Employer paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, 403(b) with match, 19 days of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5 years), paid sick time (accruing 1 day/month), personal time (2 per fiscal year), and 8 paid holidays. As a non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on stipend: First $1,500 paid after 3 months of employment and second $1,500 paid after 6 months employment.