Program Director, DC: Wraparound Services & Team Leadership

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Weekly pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Washington DC program, including participant services, personnel management, and budget oversight. This role ensures high-quality, wraparound services and regulatory compliance.

The Program Director will lead intake, service planning, staff supervision, and continuous quality improvement, while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring contract fidelity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with commensurate experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake, assessment, and service planning processes, including interviewing participants, families, and referral sources.
• Ensure individualized service/treatment plans are developed and implemented using a strength-based, wraparound approach.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure alignment with participant goals, program outcomes, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all services are properly authorized/re-authorized by referring authorities or third-party payors.
• Oversee staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.
• Lead regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on quality service delivery.
• Support staff in creative problem-solving to meet participant and family needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Bachelor's degree with commensurate experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record System

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Washington DC program, including participant services, personnel management, and budget oversight. This role ensures high-quality, wraparound services and regulatory compliance.

The Program Director will lead intake, service planning, staff supervision, and continuous quality improvement, while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring contract fidelity.