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One Hope United · 3 days ago

Director of Programs-Hope House

Champaign, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

One Hope United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. They are seeking a Director of Programs to lead and manage the operations of the Hope Houses, ensuring quality improvement and effective program delivery while overseeing staff and resources.

ChildrenCommunitiesEducationFamilyHealth CareHumanitarianNon ProfitResidentialSocialTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Supervises program leaders and administrative staff

Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices to continuously improve the delivery of services

In partnership with the Senior Director of Programs/Executive Director, oversees the effectiveness of programs; implements the strategic plan and priorities for programs and services, monitors progress towards desired objectives; handles obstacles and challenges to goal achievement

Prepares reports for use by OHU, external vendors and stakeholders

Oversees program advocacy, implementation and evaluation

Works effectively with team members of all levels

Empowers staff members to achieve outcomes; motivates staff towards goal attainment

Makes day-to-day financial decisions for programs and services; reviews financial revenues and expenses, and works to have the right resources in place for goal achievement

Ensures compliance with all program contracts and grants

Serves as a change leader by identifying, planning and implementing program changes

Utilizes technology to effectively support the management function

Participates on community/regional committees, workgroups, collaborative teams and organizations within the geographic area

Maintains knowledge of trends within professional areas of expertise, participating in professional organizations as appropriate

Ensures staff are in compliance with required training and participates in required trainings to maintain an understanding of staff duties and expectations

Performs administrative on-call duties as assigned / needed

Treats with absolute confidentiality all information concerning OHU residents and programs

Responsible for special projects as assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Supervisory experienceWrittenRelationship buildingOral communicationAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsStress managementTeam coachingConfidentiality

Required

MA/MS degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred; BA/BS degree required

5 years of related experience plus 3 of supervisory experience required

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Experience effectively supervising a diverse group of individuals with varying job responsibilities

Ability to navigate a range of internal and external relationships

Demonstrated competency in building and maintaining relationships with community and professional leaders within the service area

Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to convey information in a clear, concise manner

Highly organized, yet flexible and can handle multiple projects and/or priorities well with the ability to manage tight deadlines

Positive attitude concerning all aspects of working in a challenging environment (including significant patience and respect for our clientele), sensitivity to cultural needs, and ability to serve as a positive member of a working team

Strong personnel and management skills with the ability to coach and develop team members

Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and handle decisions

Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality