Regional Director of Programs

LA FAMILIA•Turlock, CA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Regional Director of Programs ensures the growth, sustainability, and appropriate management of programming in La Familia’s Central Valley department. At the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and in collaboration with the Executive Leadership team, the director develops strategic business planning, builds relationships with funders and community partners, and represents the agency to stakeholders. The role oversees program design, implementation, evaluation, service quality, staff supervision, contract compliance, reporting, and departmental budgets. The director also champions the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist, held for at least two years.
At least 6–15 hours of continuing education units pertaining to supervision.
Four (5) or more years of experience in behavioral health services, including at least two (3) years in a supervisory capacity, as stated in the posting.
Excellent customer-service orientation and ability to interact with people at all levels inside and outside the agency.
Ability to think independently and make informed decisions.
Ability to exercise discretion and handle public and confidential information appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to acquire or maintain proficiency with Google Drive products, including Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Valid California driver’s license.
If using a personal vehicle for business purposes, inform the auto insurance carrier and maintain minimum coverage for business-related use.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual skills.
Experience with nonprofit and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic business planning for division and organizational growth in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership team.
Build and maintain relationships with government funders, foundations, strategic organizations, community partners, and policymakers.
Represent La Familia at community meetings, boards, events, forums, trainings, and other stakeholder engagements.
Track and report external trends, legislation, and policy developments related to Central Valley programming.
Educate stakeholders about agency and community needs and identify public/private partnerships and opportunities to position La Familia as a sector leader.
Collaborate on program design, strategic planning, implementation, growth, and evaluation for programs in the Central Valley department.
Plan, organize, manage, and direct department activities and services.
Oversee creation and maintenance of program manuals and evaluation metrics, and help establish and verify program quality standards.
Lead or collaborate on special projects related to program and agency objectives.
Supervise assigned program staff and act as a liaison to assigned school and community stakeholders.
Set and track performance expectations, including service hours, documentation standards, and quality clinical interventions.
Coach staff, address performance deficits and policy violations, and provide or coordinate onboarding and ongoing training.
Lead and attend regular staff meetings, supervision meetings, and training.
Ensure staff compliance with agency policies and procedures, with emphasis on quality improvement, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements.
Coordinate team staffing with Human Resources, including recruitment, retention, performance appraisals, discipline, and termination.
Set employee schedules and approve timesheets, time-off requests, and expense reimbursements.
Serve as a liaison to funders and attend required meetings, events, and trainings.
Ensure program delivery complies with contract terms and submit required documents and reports by deadlines.
Review program contracts regularly, including performance expectations, staffing, reporting, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Collaborate with Development and Administrative staff to identify, pursue, and fulfill funding opportunities.
Collaborate with the Executive Team and Controller on departmental budgets and contract expenditures.
Track and regularly report key metrics for each functional area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director for Central Valley.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 95% employer premium contribution for employees and 80% for dependents.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Vacation, 15 paid holidays, and 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
Employee Assistance Plan supporting employee and family well-being and finances.
Pet plan benefits, including product and prescription discounts, veterinary discounts, 24/7 pet telehealth, and lost-pet recovery service.
403(b) retirement plan.
Work-life wellbeing and excellent work hours.
Flexible scheduling options and hybrid work arrangements are described for therapists.
License and certification renewal reimbursement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Structured mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth and professional development.