Head of Programme Management

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC Region. Through the holistic integration of its Pillars of Opportunity, Sasha Bruce is able to provide safe homes, life skills, and workforce development to meet the unique needs of homeless youth. For almost 50 years, Sasha Bruce has implemented innovative interventions aimed at ending youth homelessness in the DC region. Today, the programs in DC and Prince George’s County, MD, reach over 6,500 runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected youth, and their families.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave, as well as a 403(B) plan.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Programs, the Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the two programs, including compliance with all contractual agreements, personnel, program implementation, building maintenance, program finances, administrative systems and daily reporting. The Program Director serves as a liaison to SBY’s administrative staff, other SBY programs, and the community at large.

Oversees general program operations, including development and implementation of policies and procedures, staffing structure, new ideas for programming, etc. Ensures that the highest quality crisis intervention, life skills, education, counseling, and housing services are provided to all clients;

Works with staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high quality outcomes and services; conduct thorough periodic reviews of case files and supportive documentation to ensure that quality care and treatment are rendered to the clients served;

Responsible for ensuring coordination and implementation of clients' service plans are done as well as, update and revise them as needed in accordance with individual assessments;

Ensures that all documentation, including case files, client statistics, and data entry are accurate, up to date and in compliance with grant requirements; input data into relevant databases including the DC HMIS database and internal databases at SBY;

Assists in the development and maintenance of administrative systems to facilitate and enhance the delivery of services;

Manages program according to grants and contract specifications;

Within the framework of SBY’s clinical model, provides direct supervision to all staff who interact with clients through one-on-one supervision, staffing meetings and other formats as recommended by supervisor and Clinical Director;

Ensures proper maintenance of all clinical, administrative and financial records;

Assists in the development and implementation of Continuous Quality Assurance activities;

works to create partnerships in order to bring in new referral sources and services to clients

Participates in regular supervision with consultants, trainings and conferences;

however, at the minimum the Program Manager must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or be a Licensed Clinical Social worker.

Minimum 4 years' experience working in a social service program providing services to homeless and underserved populations including significant experience in the rapid rehousing process.

Must be committed to ending youth homelessness, racial inequity, exclusion, and issues central to Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is also committed to comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.