Program Director

Job description

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that inherent in every young person is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and young people up to age 24 ("Littles").

Research tells us that, compared to all other young people their age, youth matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and others.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

The program director oversees program design and implementation to ensure achievement of annual goals. Ensures collaboration and alignment with other internal departments and advocates for support from community partners from a variety of sectors and communities throughout Yavapai County. Supervise and lead Program Staff supporting a positive culture based on trust and professionalism. Contribute to achieving agency goals as set forth in the Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for program performance and National Affiliation expectations
• Monitors operational effectiveness using work flow, tracking systems and Dashboards (i.e. Matchforce)
• Gathers accurate information for reports, tracks performance & develops measures to ensure program quality and growth
• Minimize risk and meet annual agency program goals Communicates to ED and Board of Directors on matters of program effectiveness, youth outcomes and child safety
• Establishes and ensures a system for quality assurance and youth protection
• Drives implementation of programs designed to increase and strengthen Big and Little match relationships and youth development
• Manages critical service and workflow issues that are impacting the ability to provide quality services
• Implements new program initiatives to expand mentoring services or target community issues as directed or needed
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community stakeholders to educate them regarding the needs of youth and the outcomes of mentoring as well as the agency’s mission
• Works with recruitment/marketing and fund development departments to ensure an on-going supply of targeted and quality volunteer candidates and resources to support agency programs
• Works with Development Department to provide oversight and data collection and financial reporting requirements for all public and private Program Related grants
• Ensures that all systems required to track and report on program functions due to grant requirements are established and maintained as needed
• Staff liaison for Program, Quality Assurance and Audit Committees

MUST meet one of the following in accordance with BBBSA standards for education:

A high school diploma/GED equivalent and meet one of the following criteria:

• A documented bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in a field that is determined by the agency to be appropriate for the position, or candidates shall be within six months of degree completion;
• A documented associates degree or two years of higher education experience, from an accredited college or university in a field that is determined by the agency appropriate for the position and two years of relevant work experience in related fields such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or other related fields as defined by the agency; or
• Four years of relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or other related fields as defined by the agency.

Must have 3 years of Leadership Experience

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Adrienne Diga at 928-778-5135 or email at [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time