Program Director- Runaway and Homeless Youth Services

Hope for Youth; Village of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope For Youth is seeking a passionate Program Director to lead the Runaway and Homeless Youth Services (RHYS) team in Suffolk County, NY. The role involves managing critical programs aimed at preventing youth homelessness, providing crisis intervention, and fostering community partnerships while offering competitive benefits, including a new hire bonus for bilingual candidates.

Benefits

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families

Supportive, mission-driven co-workers

Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

Free Training programs and Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time off

Agency-funded Pension Plan

91% Employer-paid medical premiums

Agency-paid life insurance and disability

Qualifications

• Must have an LMSW, LCSW or LMHC.
• NYS driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of RHYS programs.
• Lead and mentor program staff.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and state regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Community Engagement

Counseling

Education

LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC

Job description

$500 New Hire Bonus | $750 for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates

Location:Suffolk County, NY
Program: Residential Services

Hope For Youth is seeking a passionate Program Director to lead our Runaway and Homeless Youth Services (RHYS) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth and families across Long Island through community-based, trauma-informed, youth and family-centered care.

As Program Director, you will oversee our Youth Crisis Shelter, Basic Center Program, and Transitional Housing/Rapid Re-Housing (TH-RRH) programs. You'll play a key role in preventing youth homelessness by providing housing options, case management, and aftercare support through a housing-first approach.

What You'll Do:

Provide overall management of RHYS programs, ensuring quality care and compliance
Lead, mentor, and support case managers, interns, and program staff
Foster strong partnerships with community groups, coalitions, and government agencies
Oversee documentation, reporting, and program development
Deliver crisis intervention and counseling when needed
Ensure adherence to agency policies, state regulations, and funding requirements
Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support

Other work that relates to the program and position.

What We're Looking For:

LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC
NYS driver's license in good standing
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call availability

Why Join Hope For Youth?

Be part of a dedicated team working to end youth homelessness
Make a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in your community
Receive a new hire bonus - $500 or $750 if bilingual (English/Spanish)

1. Additionally, you must be able 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

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 equalopportunity 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.).