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Director of Senior Programs

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026

About the role

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Senior Programs has overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the program. Included, is the responsibility of recruitment, employment, orientation and supervision of all program staff. Additionally, the development of ongoing effective relationships with the advisory council, creative development and recruitment of all community service agencies, as well as, timely renewal of each Memorandum of Understanding associated with each respective program.

II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversee the coordination and administration of the Senior Programs.
Ability to provide supervision and evaluation of all senior programs staff.
Responsible for the development and implementation of all procedures, routines, and documentation applicable to the senior programs.
Coordinates with the program supervisors as it relates to the recruitment, training and placement of all volunteers in appropriate assignments. This includes new volunteer orientation and ongoing monthly in-service trainings.
Development and maintenance of community resources materials.
Maintain effective and positive working relationships with all affiliated community service agencies and their designated liaisons.
Serve as an advocate to the community at large as well as at appropriate public hearings to highlight the importance and value of the healthy adult volunteer programs.
Development of effective working relationships with the advisory council.
Oversee annual program goals and objectives in collaboration with the advisory council.
Assist the advisory council in the development and implementation of priorities on an annual basis.
Ensure compliance and accountability for meeting programmatic and fiscal goals and objectives as outlined in the federal, state, and local grants.
Monitor daily operations of the program.
Prepare the renewal of all grant applications annually.
Maintain positive and effective relationships with personnel from various funding sources.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

III. BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience:
The Director will be an experienced and mature leader with broad child welfare and nonprofit leadership experience, ideally with a background in program development, expansion and administrative leadership.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field or in Business, Finance, or health care administration from an accredited college or university preferred along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience with two (2) in nonprofit management, or
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field or in Business, Finance, or health care administration from an accredited college or university preferred along with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience with five (5) in nonprofit management.
Licensure in his/her respective field is preferred.
Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
Experience with a mental health or behavioral health agency.