Program Director
Company: Project Redirect
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $90,000-$100,000 Program
Director Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the
overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of
social services for a single mens, womens or family shelter with
the goal of expeditious placement of residents into permanent
housing and providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient.
Services include assessments, counseling, service planning, and
developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide
entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment,
and mental health services. educational, substance abuse,
employment, and mental health services. He/she will oversee the
day-to-day operation of social services at the work site. He/she
will need to work collaboratively with other on-site departments to
facilitate effective methods of problem-solving and the alignment
of strategies. Responsibilities: The Program Director is
responsible for, but not limited to: Provide and ensure delivery of
quality services to all clients through direct supervision of a
team of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, Recreational
Specialist, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator and
Employment Specialists Coordinate all case management services,
including assessments and development and implementation of service
plans Ensures that staff appropriately identifies the needs of the
clients, provides appropriate referrals and ensure case managers
follow up with resources Ensure assessments, service plans, and
interactions with the clients are appropriately documented. Act as
the point person with subcontractors and/or service providers
including, but not limited to, medical providers, mental health
providers, substance abuse providers and employment services
providers Identify changing program needs and program gaps and
develop new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet
client needs Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a
timely manner Responsible for ensuring monthly housing targets are
met Monitor demographic reports to ensure consistency with ILP
compliance Ensure all employees in Social Services department
receive all mandated training and any courses which are indicated
for additional professional growth and development as a department
or as individuals Organize onsite and offsite training
opportunities for professional development of staff Facilitate
weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues
and progress Ensure adherence to all requisite regulations and DHS
policies and procedures Act as a liaison with other department
directors Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with
or without notice. Professional & Personal Qualifications: Masters
degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with
2 years of direct social service experience Bachelors degree in
Human Service, or related field with 4 years of direct social
service experience Associates degree with 6 plus years of direct
social service experience Ability to work some evenings and
occasional weekends as needed Excellent and demonstrated writing
ability Fluent in English and Spanish a plus Strong assessment,
direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group
leadership and program development experience preferred Advanced
knowledge of MS Word, Excel and database management skills.
Knowledge of community resources Ability to solve problems, make
decisions, resolve conflicts and listen Ability to deal calmly in
crisis situations Proven ability to work collaboratively well with
diverse groups Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
under pressure Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and
efficient Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment
Keywords: Project Redirect, Levittown , Program Director, Social Services , Jamaica, Pennsylvania
