Program Director -Project Reconnect (4938)

Center For Family Services - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Camden, NJ

Social Assistance

About the position

The Program Director for Project Reconnect at the Center for Family Services is responsible for overseeing program management and providing supervision to staff involved in direct service activities. This role emphasizes collaboration with community agencies, staff development, and adherence to program goals, ensuring effective service delivery to youth and families in need.

Responsibilities

• Provides program service and administrative supervision of program staff, students, and volunteers.
• Assures the continuing training and development of program staff.
• Regularly schedules meetings with program staff to discuss plans and address areas of potential problems and program functioning.
• Coordinates program activities with appropriate liaison agencies to ensure constructive collaboration.
• Develops and promotes relationships with other social service agencies, representing the program and agency in the community.
• Performs administrative functions including the completion of regular reports in a timely manner.
• Provides leadership to staff and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff, communicating in ways that support the agency's mission and values.
• Maintains a caseload of up to 5 youth and provides counseling and/or a variety of direct counseling services as needed.
• Formulates and implements treatment plans based on diagnostic evaluations; evaluates juvenile's progress and modifies counseling services accordingly.
• Completes promptly and accurately all statistical and other reports required for supervisory and administrative purposes.
• Reviews case activities and treatment of juveniles, as well as progress in professional development and growth objectives with the supervisor.
• Participates in community planning and/or advocacy efforts related to problems designated as relevant to the program's objectives.
• Participates/conducts professional seminars, workshops, etc. or in-service training programs.
• Trains and onboards new staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a human services field, preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and good driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in counseling and case management support in social services/mental health settings.
• Knowledge and experience relative to the population served.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Opportunities for advancement