Program Director
Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on stipend: First $1,500 paid after 3 months of employment and second $1,500 paid after 6 months employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Program Management
Program Management
- Coordinates the 24 hour staff schedule in accordance with DCF and Bridge requirements.
- Maintains system of 24 hour on-call supervision
- Responsible for regular review of payroll, paying of program bills, and the petty cash supply.
- Coordinates and ensures compliance with operational program components including medication administration, behavior management, documentation, recreation, menus, grocery shopping, vehicle maintenance, fire drills, and physical plant repairs and upkeep.
- Works with IT Director and Maintenance Manager to coordinates service contracts for the program and interface with contractors such as electricians, plumbers, Cintas (sprinkler system), Associated Security (fire alarm)
- Maintains positive working relationship with various agencies including but not limited to DCF, schools, after-school programs, and legal representatives, and cultural agencies, religious and spiritual agencies.
Administrative Duties
- Shares 24/7 on-call duties with the clinical coordinator.
- Comply with all record keeping and documentation requirements. Furnish information and documentation as is required to DCF.
- Participates in the hiring, training and annual evaluation of an effective, cohesive staff team.
- Assists the Director of Residential Services with DCF licensing requirements and preparation for biennial licensing visits.
WHAT YOU BRING
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. Must have prior experience working with at-risk children/adolescents and have experience in administrative management and staff supervision, preferably in a 24/7 residential setting. Must also have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to transport clients. Program Directors must possess, or be able to obtain after hire, all required certifications including but not limited to: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Adult First Aid/CPR, and DCF Medication Administration.
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Investment in the team approach. Culturally sensitive.
WHY JOIN THE BRIDGE?
- Mission-driven impact — Your work directly supports programs that serve over 10,000 children and families annually.
- Collaborative, supportive culture — Join a team of 175+ passionate professionals who believe that every child and family has strengths worth building on.
- 55+ years of community trust — Work for an organization with deep roots, a strong reputation, and nationally recognized programs.
- Professional growth — Work alongside experienced program leaders in a role that touches every aspect of the organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full time staff including Medical/Vision, Dental, Employer paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, 403(b) with match, 19 days of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5 years), paid sick time (accruing 1 day/month), personal time (2 per fiscal year), and 8 paid holidays. As a non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on stipend: First $1,500 paid after 3 months of employment and second $1,500 paid after 6 months employment.
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