HANDS Director

This key position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the HANDS Program, including program planning, budgeting, staffing, training, monitoring and evaluation. The Director assures compliance with Kentucky HANDS regulations, policies and procedures as well as achievement of HANDS program goals. The HANDS Director facilitates ongoing collaboration and public relations with community/state partner.

Would you like to join a nonprofit that cares about others and gives back to its community? If so, please read on!

This management position earns a competitive wage of $62,000 - $67,000 annually. The is a retention bonus of $100 after 90 days and $200 at one year. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) plan, paid time off, vacation time, paid sick time, up to 10 paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Directors have 4 weeks of vacation. Employees get to choose which days they use for their paid holidays! Additionally, this position receives training covered by the FCP, mileage reimbursement, and a cell phone subsidy. If this sounds like the right opportunity in social work for you, apply today to join our nonprofit!

ABOUT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE

Family & Children's Place is an equal opportunity nonprofit organization that strives to keep families intact, and provide children and family members the emotional support necessary to maintain family stability. We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our staff, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Since 1883, we have served as a critical presence in Louisville providing help to our most vulnerable citizens - children, whose lives we've often saved from abuse and neglect. We are here because we believe in this city, and we believe in the promise and power of working together to make life richer. Our goal is to improve our society, to help children become strong again, to defend those in need, and above all, to contribute to the health of our city's future.

Our continued success depends on the recruitment, selection, and retention of the most qualified personnel. We search for employees who are looking to make a career out of caring and are willing to commit to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Our employees are as passionate about the work they do as we are, which is why we strive to foster a supportive work culture that gives them the space to build successful careers.

ABOUT HANDS

The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children. The main goals of HANDS is to ensure healthy pregnancies and births, child growth and development, safe homes, and self-sufficient families.

HANDS supports families throughout their pregnancy and the first two years of the baby's life. All families receive information and learn about resources available in the community for new parents.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HANDS DIRECTOR

The HANDS Director is responsible for coordinating all program activities, the scope of which is inclusive of program planning, service delivery, day-to-day coordination of activities, staff training, ongoing supervision, and monitoring and evaluation of projects. In all responsibilities, will support the agency's equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts as well as our trauma-informed services and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR HANDS DIRECTOR

Master's degree in human services, social work, or related field strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree required.

Must be licensed in Kentucky as a CSW, LSW, or RN.

Must have at least three years of experience working with families and children, preferably in role related to child development.

Previous experience in program administration and management is preferred.

Training in trauma-informed practices is strongly preferred.

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to maintain a friendly and professional attitude? Do you enjoy helping people? If so, you might just be perfect for this family services position with our nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR HANDS DIRECTOR

This full-time position is based in the office in order to be available to your staff and to provide supervision.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you have the right training and experience for this job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!