Program Director, Staff Sgt. Fox Suicide Prevention

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Central Alabama seeks a Program Director for the Staff Sgt. Fox Suicide Prevention Program to lead a caring team and connect Veterans with life-changing resources. The role focuses on partnerships, program compliance, budgeting, and operations to support veterans and their families.

The candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, coordinate with federal/state partners, and ensure grant outcomes are met while advancing outreach and CQI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field; licensed preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in program management and supervision.
• Experience with federal, state and local veteran programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the program serving Veterans and military families.
• Develop partner networks, ensure program compliance and manage site operations.
• Supervise staff, manage budgeting and support CQI activities.
• Serve as liaison with the local Veterans Administration and Continuums of Care.
• Build public partnerships to promote services and sustain outreach.
• Ensure grant outcomes are met and coordinate the Continuous Quality Improvement plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Veteran program experience

Education

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Job description

• Location 3600 8th Avenue South,Birmingham, AL, 35222,United States


• Employee Type Full time


• Required Degree Masters


• Travel 20%


• Manage Others No

Come join United Way of Central Alabama as the Program Director for the Staff Sgt. Fox Suicide Prevention Program. You'll lead a caring team, build strong community partnerships, and help connect Veterans with life-changing resources.

Job Description

Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving Veterans and military families to include developing partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of staff providing prevention case management services and provide effective supervision and management of team.


• Serve as primary liaison with the local Veterans Administration, and Homeless Continuums of Care throughout service area representing SSG Fox program.


• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with federal, state, and community-based organizations that promote effective services to Veterans aiding in suicide prevention.


• Increase awareness and capacity of program as a resource for Veterans and military families and manage outreach plan.


• Ensure compliance of Program Guide, Federal standards, and funding sources to meet grant outcomes.


• Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement Plan.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field; licensed preferred

Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience including program management, supervision, and case management; mental Health and crisis intervention experience preferred

Military experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System

Experience with federal, state and local veteran and military family programs preferred

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with occasional after-hours/weekend work

Requirements

Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA's insurance

Valid Alabama driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law. Background checks to include but not limited to criminal record, and drug screening.

Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA's insurance.

United Way of Central Alabama Mission & Core Values

Mission:

To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.

Core Values

• Put People First: Respect every person, value employees, foster inclusion, serve others, and lead by example.


• Serve the Community: Understand and meet community needs while making the community better through our work.


• Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.


• Be Collaborative: Build strong teams and trusted partnerships, work strategically, and unite around shared goals and measures of success.