Program Director- Runaway and Homeless Youth Services

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Village of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Director for their Runaway and Homeless Youth Services Program. This full-time role involves overseeing critical programming aimed at preventing youth homelessness through comprehensive housing options and case management. The Program Director will lead a team of professionals, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering community partnerships to enhance the lives of youth and families. With a focus on trauma-informed care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Meaningful work

Supportive co-workers

Diverse culture

Advancement opportunities

Free training programs

Tuition assistance

Employer-paid medical premiums

Generous paid time off

Agency-funded pension plan

Agency-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required for the role.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call availability and manage case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support programming in the Youth Crisis Shelter.
• Provide direct supervision to case managers and interns.
• Implement evidence-based approaches for youth and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case documentation

Supervision

Counseling

Program management

Education

LMSW / LCSW / LMHC

Job description

Hope For Youth's Residential Services Department provides community based, trauma informed, youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, and runaway and homeless youth/young adults, the opportunities to alter the trajectory for youth in need are abundant. Youth are supported 24/7 by a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, paraprofessionals, and agency administration that consistently meets standards for accreditation and licensing regulations.

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Services (RHYS) Program Director oversees, implements, and supports programming in the Youth Crisis Shelter, including Basic Center program services, and the Transitional Housing/Rapid Re-Housing (TH-RRH) Program. The goal of RHYS is to prevent youth homelessness through housing options, case management and aftercare services offered through a trauma informed and housing first approach. The Program Director is instrumental in effectuating program deliverables including adherence to grant and contract reporting requirements. The Program Director provides direct supervision to case managers and social work interns and indirect support and supervision to staff assigned to each program. The expectation of the Program Director is to implement services to youth and their families utilizing evidence based, youth and family centered approaches that serve the agency's overall mission to enhance the lives of youth and families on Long Island. The Program Director will have the opportunity to foster and nourish relationships with community partners, coalitions, and county, state, and federal liaisons all working to end youth homelessness.

To be a successful Program Director you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
2. Provide overall management of assigned programs.
3. Complete necessary reports and case documentation.
4. Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
5. Provide supervisees with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to succeed.
6. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
7. Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope for Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations.

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

50% General casework responsibilities, documentation, reports, program development

20% Supporting youth

20% Supporting staff

10% Meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to be or have at minimum:

1. LMSW / LCSW / LMHC
2. A valid driver's license
3. Clear criminal record and clear state central registry
4. Ability to provide 24/7 on call availability
5. Ability to:

• Operate a motor vehicle carrying up to ten (10) children and youth
• Lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Escort children and youth into the community using stairs when necessary
• Physically restrain a child or youth during a crisis situation
• Read/write reports and log entries
• Support other projects and locations, as needed
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work.

This opportunity is being offered as Full-Time, 35-hour work week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with flexibility and on call.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth:

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, physical exam.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).