Program Director

Position Overview: The Program Director oversees the implementation of The Demand Project’s Journey to Freedom Program and its services, providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of case management activities for both residential and nonresidential clients. As a member of the Executive Team, the Program Director ensures the program aligns with the organization’s mission and goals while continually enhancing trauma-informed practices and fostering collaborative relationships.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Leadership and Oversight:

Implement the Journey Program in alignment with The Demand Project’s mission and goals.

Set long-term goals and continually improve trauma-informed practices.

Appoint and oversee Journey Team members for each client, including mentors, therapists, and life skills coaches.

Supervise staff, provide feedback, and conduct evaluations.

Program Coordination:

Ensure effective service delivery across all program activities.

Evaluate and recommend program improvements.

Training and Recruitment:

Develop and conduct initial and ongoing staff training (2-3 sessions monthly).

Build partnerships with Oklahoma colleges to recruit, train, and supervise social work interns.

Other Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as interim Campus Coordinator, Resource Directory Intake Coordinator, or Intake Coordinator when necessary.

Build relationships with businesses, corporations, service providers, and other organizations to support the program.

Required Qualifications

One of the following education and experience requirements must be met:

(A) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 9 college credit hours in family focus, individual function and interaction, child development, sociology, social work, or a closely related subject; and 36 months (3 years) children’s services experience.

(B) Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, sociology, child development, human relations, behavioral science or another closely related subject from an accredited college or university; and 24 months (2 years) children’s services experience.

(C) Doctorate in medicine, social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, sociology, child development, human relations, behavioral science or another closely related subject from an accredited college or university; and 12 months (1 year) children’s services experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of Google Drive and related applications

Ability to work independently and autonomously

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to adapt and adjust in a fast-paced environment

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for the Program Director role is a compassionate and visionary leader deeply committed to empowering survivors of trauma. They possess a strong background in trauma-informed practices, with the ability to tailor services to meet the unique needs of each client. With proven leadership experience, they inspire confidence and motivate teams to achieve program goals. Their exceptional organizational skills enable them to manage complex workflows and maintain meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities allow them to foster collaboration among team members and external partners. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, the ideal candidate is flexible and adaptable, ready to address the evolving needs of the program.