Position: Program Director - Fatherhood Program

Reports to: Division Director

Work Location: 1835 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Position Summary:

• The Fatherhood Initiative helps non-custodial fathers increase engagement and responsibility in their children’s lives by improving relationships and providing material and financial support. The program assists fathers, including those with prior involvement in the criminal justice system, with achieving employment and education goals integrating aspects of conflict management, violence prevention and other support services to help fathers resolve issues and achieve economic security, through workshops, counseling, and special events with their children. The Program Director provides leadership and management to this program, supervision to several staff, and outreach and partnership to our funders, community partners, and other stakeholders. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring program compliance, data management, and outcome achievement.
• Responsibilities:
• Responsible for developing and managing the Fatherhood program
• Supervising program staff
• Ensure all applicable regulations and program/contract requirements are met
• Hiring, developing, training and evaluating staff
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholder and service providers
• Ensuring that services provided are consistent with BCS mission and values
• Working collaboratively with staff and community partner to build enrollment and support retention
• Manage front desk coverage and supervision of the main site/office
• Assist with development of funding proposals as needed
• Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required:

• MSW or similar field of study required; LMSW Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in direct service environment
• Bi-Lingual spanish preferred
• Communicate program objectives, priorities, and progress to the appropriate individuals.
• Provide individual counseling sessions and co-lead parenting groups.
• Manage small caseload of clinically challenging clients.
• Directly manage crises and provide coverage for client care as needed.
• Proven record of problem solving
• Excellent written and oral communication; including public speaking
• Enthusiasm for working with empowering low income adults, including people with disabilities
• Strong commitment to BCS mission and values

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.