Director of Family and Community Programs - UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT

JOB PURPOSE:The Director of Family and Community Programs will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of the Youth, Community-Based Services, and Adult Wellness Programs. This role focuses on designing and implementing programs that enhance community connections, support family well-being, and foster inclusive environments. The Director will manage an interdisciplinary team, collaborate with internal and external partners, and ensure programs align with the organization's mission and objectives.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

1.     ProgramDevelopmentandManagement- Design,develop,andmanagetheprogramsand all associated activities of the following programs:

Adult Wellness

YouthSummerandout-of-schooltimeprograms(SMARTY'S) Broadway and Southwest Community-Based Services (CBS)

-  Overseeprograms'implementation,evaluation,andcompliancetoensuretheymeetall Federal, State, and organizational objectives and performance standards.

-Usedata-driveninsightstoimproveprogrameffectivenessandparticipantoutcomes continuously.

2.     TeamLeadershipandSupervision-Supervise,mentor,andsupportallprogramstaff, promoting professional development and team cohesion.

-       Allocateresources,assigntasks,andmonitorworkloadtoensureefficientand effective program delivery.

-       Fosteracollaborativeandinclusiveworkenvironmentthatreflectstheorganization's values.

-       Oversee and provide leadership to department heads, managers, volunteers and communitypartnersensuringtheyhavethesupportandresourcesnecessarytoassist with meeting our organizational goals.

-       Fosteracollaborativeandhigh-performanceculturethrougheffectiveperformance management, professional development, and team building.

3.     StakeholderEngagementandCollaboration-Establishandmaintainstrongworking relationships with community partners, families, local organizations, and other stakeholders directly related to the funding and implementation of all programs. This includesattendingallFederal,StateandCountymeetingsasrequiredbyprogramareas and funding.

-       Serveastheprimarypointofcontactforcommunitypartnersandrepresentthe organization at community events and meetings.

-       Collaboratewithotherdepartmentstointegratefamilyandcommunityengagement strategies across the organization.

4.     StrategicPlanningandBudgetManagement-Developandimplementstrategicplans for family and community programs in alignment with organizational goals.

-  Prepareandmanagebudgets,ensuring programsarefinancially sustainableand operate

withinestablishedconstraints.

-Identifyfundingopportunitiesandassistwithgrantwritingandfundraisingeffortsto support program initiatives.

5.     StakeholderEngagementandCollaboration-Establishandmaintainstrongworking relationships with community partners, families, local organizations, and other stakeholders directly related to the funding and implementation of all programs. This includesattendingallFederal,StateandCountymeetingsasrequiredbyprogramareas and funding.

-Serveastheprimarypointofcontactforcommunitypartnersandrepresentthe organization at community events and meetings.

-Collaboratewithotherdepartmentstointegratefamilyandcommunityengagement strategies across the organization.

6.     Communication and Advocacy- Act as an advocate for family and community engagement,promotingtheimportanceandimpactoftheprogramsbothinternallyand externally.

-Developandimplementcommunicationstrategiestoincreaseawarenessand participation in programs.

-Producereports,presentations,andothermaterialstoconveyprogramachievements and impact.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to attend community events and meetings. Attends staff, managers, and departmental meetings. Contributes to departmental and organizational decision-making through active participation in the process.Works effectively and positively with co-workers and volunteers.Other duties as assigned by executive director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Education, Psychology, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience-Aminimumof5-7yearsofexperienceinprogrammanagement,community engagement, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Skills-

-  Strongleadershipand teammanagementskills.

-  Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonal abilities.

-  Proficiencyinstrategicplanningandprojectmanagement.

-Abilitytobuildrelationshipsandworkcollaborativelywithdiversepopulationsand stakeholders.

-  Budgetmanagement andfinancialacumen.

-  Dataanalysisandprogramevaluationskills.

Supervisor:    Executive Director                                Hours Worked: Full time/Exempt

Supervises:YouthProgramteam,CommunityBasedServicesTeam(BroadwayandCBS)and Adult Wellness program.

SuggestedSalary:$70,000/ Annually