Program Director with 1000 Hiring Bonus - Lutheran Social Service of MN

Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! $1,000 Hiring Bonus! As a Program Director, you will provide leadership and direction for primarily residential programs, which serve youth, adolescents 24/7/365. You will manage the overall program operations of programs serving children, adolescents, families or individuals. This role ensures program compliance with applicable laws and regulations, meets reporting requirements to funders and needs to be cognizant of adequate funding for opportunities and planning of services. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field required MSW licensed social worker or Master's degree in a related field preferred 5 years of experience as a manager or supervisor. Excellent writing skills are necessary as well as the ability to speak publicly to promote the services. Knowledge regarding homeless population and housing programs strongly preferred Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of Word and Excel computer programs to execute job duties. Service line knowledge specific to the populations served. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.