Program Director

Program Director -1172 (Creative Design) Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Program Director. Contract with San Diego County for this position will end December 2026. Benefits at a Glance Pay range for this position is between $102,714 and $131,091.98 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 21 PTO Days per year 9 Nationally Observed Holidays 401k matching up to 6% Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program Affordable monthly health care premiums To learn more about our full benefits package, click here Our Culture and Mission We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness. What You Will Do The Program Director directs the delivery of effective high-quality services of one or more programs serving youth and/or young adults. Duties include direct and indirect supervision and oversight of all service planning and delivery, program and resource development and management, personnel management including hiring, evaluation, coaching, and training. Director provides leadership congruent with applicable regulation as well as agency policy, values, and mission; provides management reports as required; and leads significant program committees or efforts as assigned. The Program Director has indirect and direct reports and manages multiple funding streams. The Program Director represents the agency and program with funders, governmental agencies, and community providers. Education and Experience Required M.A. or M.S.W. Degree and LCSW or MFT. Two (2) years post-licensure experience, if supervising staff who are pursuing licensure with the B.B.S. Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program. Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions for staff delivering behavioral services (e.g., TBS). Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, including danger to self or others, and effective community-based interventions for those with high risk. Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities. Clean driving record: current CA Driver's License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire. Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required if driving for work or transporting participants, unless using an agency vehicle. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred One or more years of supervisory or program management experience. One or more years of residential, community-based, or wraparound experience. One or more years post-graduate school experience with program target population (i.e. intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED); at least one-year experience with program modality (i.e. school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.). Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work. Demonstrated ability in using a strength-based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant and community service. Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral health interventions. Experience with relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches). Experience in and demonstrated ability in behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community served. Join our team Program Director Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr