Job description

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. (NAFI CT) is one of Connecticut’s most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across the state. We are seeking a full time Program Director to lead our newest program, which will provide compassionate, trauma informed, short term residential care for young women, ages 12-17. The program will provide robust clinical, therapeutic, educational and case management services to unaccompanied children while working to reunite them with family members or other identified sponsors.
At NAFI CT, you’ll be part of group of compassionate, skilled, solutions-oriented individuals who are unwavering in their commitment to those in our care.
You Are:

• A champion for the wellbeing of underserved children and adolescents
• A experienced administrator in the field of child welfare / child protective services
• An innate leader who inspires and maintains strong, cohesive teams and culture
• Excited by the opportunity to build and lead a new program
• Comfortable, flexible, and adaptive in a fast-paced environment

A Day in the Life:

• Oversee day-to-day operations for a fast-paced multidisciplinary team including clinical, medical, educational and residential services
• Monitor the program’s budget and contract to ensure proper documentation of all expenses
• Responsible for overall quality assurance and the completion of regular and timely reporting as related to all program operations and services
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with the funding source, collaborative partners, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate and drive high standards to ensure a positive and healthy environment for staff and consumers alike

What You Can Expect:

• A supportive, family-like workplace culture that allows for a balance of personal and professional development
• To be part of an experienced, dedicated team of non-profit leaders
• Generous paid time off including paid vacation (3 weeks in your first year) and paid holiday and sick time
• A learning environment: free training (including CEUs), tuition discounts at a number of local colleges and universities (for employees and in most cases their spouses & independents), and a tuition reimbursement program.
• An emphasis on employee wellness: robust medical care packages, free EAP, financial health supports

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• 5 years’ experience in child welfare administration / child protective services with at least 2 years in program management.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) with strong communication skills, both oral and written including effective public speaking
• The ability to work flexible hours (including some required weekend and evening hours) including on-call
• Exemplary leadership traits and skills; ability to inspire, motivate, guide and train teams, managers and staff
• A commitment to providing cultural responsive care and services

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal opportunity and equity in every aspect of our hiring and promotion process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, religion, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. NAFI is intentionally working to reduce barriers to participation and opportunity within our greater community and encourages equity-minded applicants who share these beliefs and members of marginalized communities to apply. Successful candidates will be asked exemplify NAFI CT’s dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

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