Senior Program Director

CHD Brand; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks a Senior Program Director for its Community Outreach team in Connecticut. The role focuses on subsidized housing models, connecting residents to resources, meals, activities and housing-related services to promote stability and community integration.

The director provides supervision, training and support to staff, acts as a liaison to providers and the community, and leads efforts to ensure effective housing programming for older adults and people

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services-related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of management experience in a mental health program.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with supportive housing and HUD housing.
• Criminal background and driving checks approved.
• Registered & insured vehicle available for work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of programs designed to integrate formerly institutionalized and/or homeless adults in need of service.
• Liaise with contracting agencies and the community to ensure effective communication.
• Supervise, train and support staff to enhance program effectiveness and growth.
• Develop and manage a high quality program that integrates clients into the community.
• Monitor budgets, contracts and proposals and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management experience

Supervisory experience

HUD housing knowledge

Background checks

Vehicle for work

Education

Master's degree in human services-related field

Job description

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Senior Program Director for our Community Outreach team in Connecticut. Through this program, we have subsidized housing models to help residents access community resources, arrange meals, plan social activities, and manage any issues that arise. With a program goal to help foster a sense of stability and community for participants.

As a Senior Program Director, you will actively support the mission, purpose, philosophy and values of CHD and maintain a high level of professionalism and commitment to program staff. You will work to develop and manage a quality program designed to integrate clients served into the community. The Supportive Housing Program combines housing with services for older adults and people living with disabilities. The Program Director oversees all facets of programs designed to integrate formerly institutionalized and/or homeless adults in need of service by serving as a liaison to providers and the community. The ideal candidate creates and maintains open, effectual lines of communication and is responsible for the functioning of all supportive housing, and housing related programming in CT.

The Senior Program Director provides supervision, training and support to staff members to enhance effectiveness and foster ongoing growth and development. You will work as a liaison to contracting agencies and the community with strong and effective lines of communication.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in human services-related field from accredited institution (preferred)
• 3-5 years of management experience in a mental health related program
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with supportive Housing and HUD housing
• Approved criminal background and driving check
• Registered & insured vehicle available for work purposes

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of behaviorism and behavioral dynamics
• Ability to develop and implement program policies and procedures in compliance with state regulations and sound clinical practice
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the community and other service providers and funding agencies
• Display effective leadership with the ability to develop, supervise, motivate and train staff
• Ability to develop, negotiate, and monitor budgets, contracts, and proposals
• Ensure that self and staff consistently demonstrate client advocacy skills and ability to build effective community and social service agency networks and relationships
• Confident and assertive leader that is open and direct
• Support staff and client needs with a sensitivity to issues of human oppression and diversity.

• Take advantage of a competitive salary ranging from $85,000-95,000/year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including 403B.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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