What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Program Director position at Center for Human Development?
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking is seeking a Program Director to lead our Outreach Programs primarily based in Waterbury, CT with additional oversight in Torrington and Hartford. This role provides supervision and support to outreach coordinators and oversees day-to-day operations of programs serving formerly homeless or institutionalized adults. The Program Director ensures strong team performance, fosters community partnerships, and promotes effective service coordination.
Your role as an Outreach Program Manager:
The Outreach Program Director oversees clinical and operational functions across multiple outreach sites, providing direct supervision to staff and ensuring safe, person-centered services for clients. Key responsibilities include developing treatment and crisis plans, training and evaluating staff, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, managing client records and audits, and driving program quality. The Program Director also builds strong connections with community agencies and helps shape outreach strategies that support client stability and recovery.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Master’s degree in a human services field preferred
- At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with psychiatric needs
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
- Ability to build relationships with community partners and service providers
- Experience with staff training, client advocacy, and service coordination
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to manage crisis situations, excellent judgment
- Reliable automobile and valid driver’s license required
- Approved criminal background check (CORI)
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The Outreach Program Director should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program staff and consumers. Personality traits should include:
- Confident, assertive, and self-motivated
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Supportive team player with clear, direct communication
- Flexible and responsive to staff and client needs
- Committed to equity, diversity, and human potential
Take advantage of a competitive compensation package of $70,000-75,000 annually. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care Finds a way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
