Associate Vice President of Community Programs - Hartford Connecticut

Company: The Youth Counselor
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Posted On: 02/03/2025

Associate Vice President of Community ProgramsThe Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for providing strong leadership within the agency, oversight of multiple programs, representing the agency in the community, and helping to position the agency for continued growth.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and management

• Ensure all staff receive supervision, including evaluation and implementation of plans to address any performance concerns.
• Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of staff.
• Work as a team member with other clinical and administrative staff to respond to client and programmatic needs, including the implementation of agency policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Actively participate in seeking and implementing new opportunities for agency growth.Program strategy, growth and performance
  • Manage, improve and build performance of community and school-based programs.
  • Monitor program standards in accordance with Joint Commission and regulatory compliance.
  • Responsible for overall service planning process for clients and families utilizing a trauma-informed and wraparound approach to services.Data analysis, utilization and quality assurance
    • Collaborate with other Village programs to enhance the quality and coordination of services.
    • Demonstrate and implement Results Based Accountability processes.External role representing the Village in key Community initiatives
      • Serve as a member of the agency leadership group and lead cross-functional teams focusing on achieving agency priorities.
      • Work with Department of Children and Families, school districts and other community partners to establish cooperative relationships.
      • Serve in an advocacy capacity for agency priorities.
      • Represent the agency externally with other providers, community organizations, legislative and political leaders, funding sources, schools, etc.Program financials/budgets
        • Monitor budget performance of programs with specific attention to census.
        • Timely completion of required billing and funder reports.Experience and SkillsEDUCATION
          • Master's degree in Human Services.EXPERIENCE
            • 10+ years of experience in management roles.
            • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community agencies and programs.
            • Supervisory and managerial skills.
            • Strong written and oral communication skills.
            • Cultural competency to work with diverse client populations.
            • Experience implementing community support programs for families, financial literacy, fatherhood initiatives, programs in Hartford and east of the river.
            • Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications; possess solid computer skills.
            • Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village is a plus.
            • Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including the ability to supervise groups of children.As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
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