Program Director Youth Mentoring TX

Job Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for managerial, operational, and administrative duties relating to the program. The Program Director will ensure compliance with the implementation and adherence to the fidelity of the Youth Mentoring Program and Elements of Effective Mentoring Practices. The Program Director represents Southwest Key Programs in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current youth/families, funding sources, suppliers and the community served. Required to work flexible schedules to facilitate program services. Required to work flexible schedules to facilitate program services. Typical work schedule 12p-9:30pm during school months and summer schedule typically 10am-7pm. Some weekends may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to and implement the terms of the contract in accordance with the funding source and Southwest Key's Programs policy and procedures.
• Ensure all contractual requirements and grant specific financial requirements are met.
• Monitor and evaluate all data in the Southwest Key Programs database and pursue corrective action plan if outcomes and date are not meeting program model expectations.
• Facilitates individual and group mentoring sessions, organizes monthly Mentoring activities and implements the program utilizing curriculums and adheres to the Elements of Effective Mentoring Practices.
• Develop and implement a mentor recruitment plan.
• Create, present and distribute recruitment materials as needed in public events and various publications.
• Support the retention process for mentors and mentees at the program.
• Cultivate community, organization, and collegiate partnerships that will provide an ongoing supply of potential mentors.
• Recruit and train mentors and provide ongoing regularly scheduled training.
• Transport clients to and from programming.
• Ensure all reports required are submitted to the Regional Executive Director, Funding Source, and national headquarters in a timely manner.
• Ensure all billings and documents that are submitted to national headquarters are complete, accurate, and on time.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and modeling to all employees, volunteers and/or contractors.
• Comply with all employment and labor laws.
• Ensure the safe condition of the building, vehicles, and all equipment.
• Address all problematic work performance in accordance with company policy.
• Recruitment and hiring of all staff at the program.
• Initiate and maintain community involvement with local juvenile justice boards, stakeholders, and juvenile justice entities and community partners.
• Develop and maintain productive relations with various community agencies.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with organization, licensing, and funding sources for all program departments.
• Provide virtual services and facilitate virtual meetings as needed.

Other Functions:

• Maintain open and consistent communication with Regional Executive Director.
• Maintain all required training and certifications.
• Travel as needed for training, meetings, and conferences.
• Initiate and maintain effective communication with all program staff members.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Attend and participate in all required professional trainings and workshops.
• Work evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A combination of one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a social service or related field with a total of five (5) year supervisory/administrative experience.
  • A Masters's degree in social services or related field, with a total of two (2) years supervisory/administrative experience with at-risk youth.
  • Preferred Master's Degree with clinical background; LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A, or LMFT.
  
  
  
  
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel), a variety of online database systems.
• Possess good verbal and writing skills.
• Required bilingual in English/ Spanish
• Clear background check from appropriate entity
• Must possess a valid state driver's license, registration, and maintain state-mandated car insurance.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify the client's whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing upstairs, and lifting up to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.

Work Environment:

This is a program that requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile. Exposed to prevalent weather conditions.

Compliance Agreement:

I have read the above, and understand that it is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I understand that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I also understand that my job description is subject to change and that this description does not preclude my supervisor's authority to add or change duties or responsibilities