Program Director - Homeless Children's Network : Job Details

Program Director

SALARY: $130,000 a year

SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Onsite/Hybrid

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend

Homeless Children's Network Mission

The mission of Homeless Children's Network is to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence for children, youth, and families; to empower families, and to increase the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among service providers to end homelessness and poverty.

Homeless Children's Network is a community-based organization providing mental health and family support services to children and families who are homeless and formerly homeless.

Position Overview: The Program Director is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of non-clinical programs within the organization. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that address community needs, improve service delivery, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission. The Program Director will lead program teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed or Registered as a Marriage and Family Therapist, MFTI, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, ASW or Psychologist
• Minimum 5 years' experience providing direct services to children, youth, and families
• Minimum 2 years experience providing direct services in substance abuse and recovery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in each program, deliverables, outcomes, budgets, etc.
• Implementation of each new program
• Staffing and managing staff to outcomes/deliverables
• Full collaboration within leadership
• Clinical Supervision of two PsyD, MFT, or MSW pre-licensed staff
• Experience and confidence in identifying and implementing evidence-based practices
• Experience working in a crisis setting with individuals and families
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must exhibit leadership ability, have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with representatives of government agencies, community-based organizations and the business community.
• Knowledge about diverse cultures and ability to provide competency in working with youth and communities of racial, cultural, ethnic, and sexual differences.
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with social service resources available for youth in San Francisco.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Courteous, professional, and able to reason logically.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Able to establish and meet deadlines.
• Has a passion for developing and sustaining quality services for youth and families, and a desire to learn and understand needs of HCN's constituents, staff, and partners.