Program Director, Priority Veteran (Alabama)

Position Summary

Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving homeless veterans and military families to include developing statewide partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 20 staff providing rapid rehousing and prevention case management services to 600 homeless or at-risk veterans annually
• Ensure effective supervision and management of team in Alabama
• Serve as primary liaison with the local Veterans Administration and Homeless Continuums of Care throughout service area
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with federal, state, and community-based organizations that promote effective services to veterans
• Increase awareness and capacity of Priority Veteran as a resource for veterans and military families
• Review grant spending and financial reports to ensure timely and accurate utilization of federal funds
• Ensure compliance of funding sources including local, state, and federal
• Ensure compliance of CARF regulations and guidelines
• Responsible for implementing PV strategic plan for Alabama program
• Oversee outcomes of all program activities to ensure objectives are met
• Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for Alabama program
• Ensure program operations are efficient and data and reports are accurate
• Responsible for assisting with reporting as required by SSVF, VA, and CARF
• Support VP of Development and Compliance in completing data entry, generating reports, and completing grant applications
• Actively participate in fund development that supports the work of Priority Veteran
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven management experience, including supervising large and/or tiered teams of staff
• Knowledge of case management best practices, including trauma-informed care and person-first approach
• Strong understanding of compliance, policies, and funding requirements
• Proven community development, presentation, and networking skills
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management Systems
• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of federal, state and local veteran and military family programs preferred

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree required from in service-related field (e.g. social work, counseling, business administration, public administration); Licensed preferred
• Minimum eight years of relevant professional work experience including program management, development, supervision, and agency resource development. Military experience preferred
• Experience in lieu of degree considered

Requirements

• Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law.
• Background checks to include but not limited to criminal record, drug screen and TB testing.