POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Director be responsible for the oversight of the program and scope of work. This position will approve all purchase to ensure costs are within budget, monitor data for contract compliance, submit performance reports, and will provide supervision through direct observation and follow-up training. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide administrative leadership and supervision to the program. Function as a liaison to the Regional Administrator-Western Region and external groups and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required. Recruit, train and maintain a professional staff. Oversee implementation of multiple contracts simultaneously. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of housing, homelessness, tenant rights, racial, economic, housing justice, and related fields. Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested. Assist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required. Participate in design and implementation of research, such as program evaluation and outcome studies. Arrange for staff development, education, and training activities. Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems that monitor the effectiveness of the program. Assist in the development of program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems and implementation as well as providing the oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expenditures. Monitor compliance with all required standards, regulations, state, and federal guidelines. Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources. Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.