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Program Director

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Milford, MA, United States


Program Director

Wayside Trauma Intervention Services Milford The Program Director provides overall leadership and operational responsibility for the Wayside Trauma Intervention Services, including all related program development/monitoring, training, fiscal, staffing, and supervisory responsibilities. TIS' programming includes prevention and outreach, counseling and referral services, and administration of the Blackstone Valley Rape Crisis Hotline. The program includes individual supportive counseling, groups, medical and legal advocacy, as well as community outreach and education. The Program Director helps to ensure that TIS is embedded and integrated into the Milford Site and provides leadership across all service models. Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00/year based upon educational background and experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). What You Will Do: Leadership and Operations: Oversee the daily operations of Wayside Trauma Intervention Services, ensuring effective service delivery, quality, staffing and record-keeping. Program Management: Develop and monitor various programs, ensuring programs are in line with our contracts and that all staff are working to full potential. Fiscal Management: Oversee the financials for all grants and contracts, including grant writing and managing annual budgets. Grant Management: Serve as Manager or Program Director/Principal Investigator for federal and state grants. Function as primary liaison to funders including MA Department of Public Health and MOVA for budgetary and programmatic issues where needed; attend funder meetings and related events. Supervision: Overall oversight of staffing, including direct supervision of staff. Provide adequate supervision on a weekly (or other appropriate) schedule, ensuring that all staff have appropriate training and skills. Community Engagement: Build and maintain a positive agency presence in the community through events, collaborations, and public relations efforts. Reporting and Documentation: Oversee service delivery reports and other billing mechanisms, ensuring compliance with all grant and program guidelines. Staff Hiring and Management: Hire staff as needed, follow agency policies, and supervise both staff as well as interns (as needed). Hire and participate in oversight of subcontractors as needed. Professional Development: Maintain professional licensure and participate in all required agency training. Site Integration: The Program Director reports to the Milford Site Director and will be part of the larger management team at the site where they will help foster a supportive and inclusive culture for all site staff. Other Tasks as Directed by Site Director: Other tasks may include items such as supervising Community Services Staff, participating on agency committees, providing training and consultation to Milford and Wayside staff. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Strong leadership skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Leadership skills that align with Agency's mission, philosophy, and core values. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or another related human services field and independent license preferred, but not required. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in direct service with children, adolescents, and families. Significant knowledge of, and experience with, Domestic Violence, Rape Crisis, and Homicide Bereavement interventions as well as victim services resources and processes.