Assistant Director, Health and Healthy Aging

RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK•Warwick, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director provides overall management, direction, coordination, and administration for one or more large social service or care coordination programs focused on health and healthy aging across the lifespan. The role plans, implements, and evaluates program activities; supervises staff and program leadership team members; manages budgets; supports funding and grant development; and develops and implements program policies and procedures. The Assistant Director ensures that program deliverables are completed on time and within budget by tracking progress toward goals, maintaining quality controls, coordinating activities across the organization, and preparing accurate reports for RIPIN leadership and funders. The position reports to a Director or Senior Director, who provides mentorship and support for leadership development. The position is based primarily in a climate-controlled office and may include travel to community-based settings, partner organizations, meetings, conferences, and other service locations. Regular local and statewide travel may be required, as may occasional evening and weekend work. The role requires the ability to travel independently and reliable transportation, including a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as required to successfully perform the duties.
Experience coordinating or managing programs, projects, or services, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Experience fostering collaboration across teams, programs, community partners, and stakeholders.
Deep understanding of and commitment to advancing RIPIN’s mission, vision, philosophy, and values.
Advanced knowledge of Rhode Island’s systems of care, especially healthy aging, and general knowledge of health, education, behavioral health, and community-based services across the lifespan.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including ability to supervise, coach, mentor, develop, and support staff while fostering accountability and collaboration.
Strong knowledge of program administration, including implementation, evaluation, quality improvement, compliance monitoring, and outcome measurement.
Ability to develop, monitor, and manage program budgets and resources while maintaining fiscal accountability.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills with participants, families, staff, funders, community partners, and government agencies.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional collaboration across programs.
Ability to analyze complex information, identify trends and challenges, and make sound recommendations.
Ability to communicate complex information through reports, presentations, correspondence, and verbal communication.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and monitoring deliverables.
Ability to present to small and large audiences, including consumers, stakeholders, and professionals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications; experience with case management databases, data analysis, reporting tools, and performance measurement systems.
Ability to travel independently and provide reliable transportation; valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and remain at a station for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with grant-funded programs, contract deliverables, regulatory requirements, or program compliance.
Experience preparing reports, tracking outcomes, and using data to support program performance and continuous improvement.
Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, education, and/or healthy aging systems and services for oneself or a family member.
Demonstrated knowledge of RIPIN’s programs, mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned program operations to ensure activities meet funder, partner, RIPIN, statutory, regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with funders, community partners, and others as appropriate.
Direct, supervise, and support assigned staff and program leadership team members to ensure effective implementation, performance, and accountability.
Partner with the Directors Team to improve coordination, communication, and service delivery across RIPIN programs, reduce duplication, and advance agency-wide goals.
Monitor program goals, deliverables, timelines, and outcomes; identify risks or barriers; and implement solutions with senior leadership as needed.
Stay informed about the changing needs of people served and the systems of care that support them, and recommend responsive and effective program improvements.
Maintain grant and reporting schedules, prepare and review required reports, ensure timely submission, and monitor compliance with funder expectations and deadlines.
Develop, implement, and communicate program policies, procedures, workflows, and quality controls.
Research funding sources and write grants and other funding proposals with support from senior leadership.
Participate in meetings and conferences required by funders or RIPIN, as well as assigned RIPIN meetings.
Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.