Director of Social Work and Program Development

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States International Institute of St. Louis Full time
Job Description

Are you a dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees in St. Louis? As a Director of Social Work and Program Development, you will play a crucial role in developing, monitoring, and supporting a diverse range of programming and staff to meet the needs of at-risk refugee and immigrant populations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement department protocols to ensure high-quality programming
  • Initiate and set goals for programs aligned with the organization's strategic objectives
  • Plan programs from start to completion, including deadlines, milestones, and processes
  • Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs, products, and services
  • Apply change, risk, and resource management principles as needed
  • Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
  • Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
  • Grant management includes writing grant proposals, data collection, and analysis for grant reporting and quality improvement
  • Represent the organization in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner
  • Participate in fundraising planning, implementation, and evaluation, including resource requirements and identification of potential funding sources
  • Supervise program and project managers to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
  • Provide weekly or monthly supervision and prepare annual performance evaluations for assigned staff
  • Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
  • Serve as a member of the leadership team and collaborate with other departments to ensure integration of services agency-wide

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a program director or other managerial position
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  • Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and budgeting
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software
  • A business acumen with a strategic ability
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
  • Relevant community outreach or organizing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • MSW (LMSW or LCSW preferred)
  • 7-10 years of social work experience working in a non-profit setting
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management, including designing, implementing, and evaluating social work programs that meet business needs
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, budgeting, and grant post-award administration
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in supervising and mentoring a multidisciplinary team or social workers and interns, including fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment

International Institute of St. Louis: Our Story

The International Institute of St. Louis is a nonprofit organization that serves as the community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.



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