Program Director, Early Support for Infants & Toddlers Program (Full-time)

Job Description

Children’s Therapy Center’s is looking for a Program Director to the lead strategy and operations for our growing Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Program.

CTC’s ESIT Program serves children and families across South King and Pierce Counties. The Program Director leads a team that includes four primary offices, and seven growing geographic teams;

with leadership responsibility for more than 130 employees.

Children's Therapy Center's ESIT Program Director is responsible for leading the work with the team internally, with key community partners, and with funding organizations to deliver effective, sustainable and comprehensive Early Support Services.

Central to this work will be advocacy and strong working relationships with lead agencies who support our services. Children’s Therapy Center’s ESIT Program Director must be able to make critical decisions within the context of competing priorities.

They will create and leverage community connections to seek out opportunities to strengthen and expand the reach of the program.

Our Program Director will additionally ensure compliance with all Children’s Therapy Center policies and regulatory requirements, and that we are living our Guiding Values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Leadership and Program Teams to develop vision, and execute strategic plans that drive mission achievement within the communities we serve.
• Manage all day-to-day operations of the program, including program direction; performance management; financial management;

grant compliance; fundraising and community relations; data collection and accountability; project management; and general administration.

• Guide the work and vision for racial equity, anti-racism, and social justice across the ESIT Program.
• Engage innovatively to create efficiencies and build capacity. Evaluate options for expanding services in key areas of need.
• Coordinate with other program leaders within the organization to ensure good communication, efficient operations and effective programs.
• Communicate frequently and cultivate strong working relationships with all staff, community partners and other external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain EST Leadership team members and staff members of the program to develop future leaders within the organization.
• Coach, mentor, and empower staff to ensure our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Attend county interagency meetings, state interagency meetings, and other collaborative early childhood and healthcare focused community meetings;

engage in advocacy and other work groups focused on CTC priority issues.

• Create an environment that supports the delivery of high-quality and collaborative ESIT Services
• Prepare and deliver reports to our Board of Directors, funders and other key stakeholders.
• Support quality assurance practices to support high quality service delivery, and to ensure that programs are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Oversee program staff hiring to ensure the program is optimally staffed to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with CTC’s Community Engagement Team to support efforts to secure donations, grants and contracts.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with local lead agencies, referral sources, funders, and other providers.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and practices to ensure CTC is always offering the best services and products possible.
• Directly supervise and support program leads for all ESIT teams and program staff as needed; facilitate program leadership meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or commensurate nonprofit experience with four (4)+ years’ successful program leadership.
• Six (6)+ years of direct experience working within ESIT or a similar / related program.
• Strong knowledge of child development; licensed clinical experience and expertise is a plus.
• Ability to work closely and develop strong relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, including, children, parents, school administrators, program officers, major and individual donors, and elected officials.
• Experience and passion for working with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in an entrepreneurial environment.
• History of creating new and creative opportunities for growth and program expansion.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Competence in creative problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skilled in clear, effective written and verbal communication.
• Energy and passion for leading a dynamic and growing program in the often-changing setting.
• Experience in community development, developing partnerships, negotiating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other collaborative processes.
30+ days ago