Chief Programs Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Victims Resource Center (VRC) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Chief Program Officer (CPO) to provide strategic leadership for agency programs, grants, and staff. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes while supporting the organization's growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for agency programs, grants, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Monitor program performance, outcomes, and quality assurance efforts.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational development.
• Support and supervise managers, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Oversee staff and volunteer training initiatives, including advocate training.
• Represent VRC in community partnerships, public education efforts, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports to support decision-making and funding requirements.
• Participate in supervisory on-call hotline coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to a senior management position within a social service agency required.
• Minimum of two years of senior management and supervisory experience in social services.
• At least two years of grant writing and grant management experience.
• Demonstrated administrative, leadership, and supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in individual, group, and public settings.
• Experience with strategic planning, program evaluation, and data-driven decision making preferred.
• Knowledge of victim services, domestic violence, sexual assault, or related fields strongly preferred.

Victims Resource Center has been serving the community since 1974. VRC is a vital non-profit organization providing non-judgmental support and services to victims of violence, their families and significant others throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon Counties. Additionally, VRC provides a wide variety of prevention education programs. All programs and services of VRC are confidential and offered at no cost.

Company Description

Victims Resource Center has been serving the community since 1974. VRC is a vital non-profit organization providing non-judgmental support and services to victims of violence, their families and significant others throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon Counties. Additionally, VRC provides a wide variety of prevention education programs. All programs and services of VRC are confidential and offered at no cost.