Director of Programs

Director Of Programs

Sakhi is seeking a full-time Director of Programs to provide strategic vision, leadership, and supervision for the Anti-Violence Program (Helpline and Food Justice Program), Counseling Program, and Youth Justice Program. The Director will lead program strategy, team development, partnerships, quality assurance, and outcomes evaluation while strengthening survivor-centered and trauma-informed services.

The Director of Programs will have 3-4 direct reports across three distinct program verticals. The candidate will be a clinician (Licensed Mental Health Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and have at least 8 years of work experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role and will have prior experience working with survivors of gender-based violence. This role reports to the Vice President of Programs and Movement Building.

Program Strategy And Leadership

• In partnership with the VP of Programs and Movement Building and other Directors, define a programmatic vision for Sakhi's clinical, crisis intervention, counseling and youth justice programs that aligns with the organization's strategic plan
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Sakhi's Anti-Violence, Mental Health Counseling, and Youth Justice Programs
• Strengthen collaboration across programs to create coordinated, survivor-centered service delivery
• Identify community needs and develop responsive programmatic initiative and service models
• Evaluate program efficacy through the analysis of performance metrics, data and community feedback to support continuous quality improvement and inform strategic decision-making
• Actively participate in Leadership Team to inform organization wide policies

Staff Supervision And Team Development

• Supervise Associate Directors across the Anti-Violence Program (Helpline +FJP), Mental Health Counseling Program and Youth Justice Programs
• Lead the development and growth of programs by building team capacity, establishing clear roles and workflows and fostering collaboration
• Provide consultation and support to team members supervising interns to ensure high-quality clinical training, professional development, and adherence to best practices
• Foster a team culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, equity and reflective practice
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to support staff growth and retention
• Ensure team members receive ongoing training in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, harm reduction, crisis intervention, safety planning, and survivor autonomy.

Survivor-Centered And Trauma-Informed Service Provision

• Ensure programs uphold best practices in trauma-informed care, Justice -based advocacy, and culturally responsive engagement.
• Oversee the provision of and serve as a thought partner, through consultations and problem-solving, to direct services team members (in AVP, YEP and Counseling in navigating complex cases
• Ensure survivor voice and lived experience remain central to program design and implementation

Partnership Development

• Build and maintain partnerships with mental health providers, healthcare systems, schools, youth-serving organizations, community-based agencies, and other stakeholders
• Represent Sakhi in coalitions, public forums, and community initiatives related to gender-based violence, mental health, crisis response, and youth well-being
• Identify opportunities for systems change and advocacy that address barriers impacting South Asian survivors

Data, Evaluation, And Organizational Operations

• Establish and monitor program outcomes, reporting requirements, and quality assurance processes
• Collaborate with Development and Finance teams on grant implementation, budgeting, reporting, and program sustainability
• Utilize data to demonstrate impact, strengthen programming, and support organizational learning
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements, agency policies, and relevant regulations
• Participate in site visits and funder meetings as required

What You Bring

Required

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• SIFI certification required within the first year in this role
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in gender-based violence, crisis intervention, behavioral health, youth services, clinical practice, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and leading community-based initiatives
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, mental health frameworks, and survivor-centered practices
• Experience working with South Asian and/or Carribean, immigrant, and/or historically marginalized communities
• Strong communication, relationship-building, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Commitment to Sakhi's mission and values

Preferred

• Understands and appreciates the South Asian and Indo-Carribean experience and is able to work with diverse communities (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender identity, class, etc.)
• Bilingual in a South Asian and/or Indo-Carribean language
• Excellent training and public speaking skills with experience addressing a wide range of audiences
• Experience with designing and using monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks

What We Offer

Sakhi's office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Salary: $125k commensurate with experience. Sakhi offers a generous benefits package, including unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and health/dental/vision insurance. Additionally, all full-time staff have access to clinical supervision.