Asst Program Director - Maternal Home Program

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington•Torrington, CT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Program Director for our Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program - 5 year grant funded position. Position Summary: The Assistant Director supports the overall leadership, administration, and strategic direction of the Family Bridge Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program. Working in partnership with the Program Director, the Assistant Director oversees daily operations, supervises clinical and non-clinical staff, ensures program quality and compliance, supports community partnerships, and promotes positive maternal and child health outcomes. The Assistant Director helps ensure fidelity to the program model while advancing equitable, family-centered services throughout the service area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in maternal-child health, public health, home visiting, healthcare administration, or community-based services.
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience with evidence-based home visiting programs.
Knowledge of maternal and child health systems and community resources.
Experience with grant-funded programs and performance management.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of maternal and child health principles and best practices.
Experience with quality improvement and program evaluation.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating program services.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the home visiting program.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with program standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
Monitor program productivity, staffing needs, and service delivery goals.
Coordinate operational activities across nursing, community health worker, and administrative teams.
Serve as Acting Director in the Director's absence.
Provide direct supervision to RN Supervisors, Community Health Worker Supervisors, and designated program staff.
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development planning.
Facilitate staff meetings, training activities, and team-building initiatives.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Monitor program outcomes, performance indicators, and quality metrics.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, accreditation, and grant requirements.
Review reports, audits, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and corrective action plans when needed.
Support implementation of evidence-based practices and program enhancements.
Collaborate with RN Supervisors to ensure high-quality maternal and child health services.
Support clinical consultation and case review processes.
Monitor service delivery trends and identify opportunities to improve client outcomes.
Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered care practices.
Assist in developing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations.
Represent the program at community meetings, coalitions, and stakeholder events.
Support outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in Family Bridge services.
Strengthen referral networks and collaborative partnerships.
Assist in overseeing program data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Monitor key performance indicators and outcome measures.
Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and regulatory agencies.
Utilize data to support strategic planning and program improvement efforts.
Assist with budget development, monitoring, and resource allocation.
Monitor expenditures and support fiscal accountability.
Participate in grant management and reporting activities.
Assist in identifying funding opportunities and sustainability initiatives.