Program Director

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Milford, MA

17d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions. We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities. 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).

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.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership skills that align with Agency’s mission, philosophy, and core values.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of Wayside Trauma Intervention Services, ensuring effective service delivery, quality, staffing and record-keeping.
Develop and monitor various programs, ensuring programs are in line with our contracts and that all staff are working to full potential.
Oversee the financials for all grants and contracts, including grant writing and managing annual budgets.
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.
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.
Build and maintain a positive agency presence in the community through events, collaborations, and public relations efforts.
Oversee service delivery reports and other billing mechanisms, ensuring compliance with all grant and program guidelines.
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.
Maintain professional licensure and participate in all required agency training.
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 may include items such as supervising Community Services Staff, participating on agency committees, providing training and consultation to Milford and Wayside staff.