Choosing Childbirth Program Director
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Director for the Choosing Childbirth Program is responsible for the overall management. strategic direction, and operational oversight of the CCB program. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring program activities align with program goals and objectives, and maintaining compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Program Director will lead efforts to enhance program effectiveness, foster team development, and ensure that participants receive high -quality services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership and direction for the Choosing Childbirth Program, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities and services to ensure they meet the needs of participants and comply with program goals/objectives.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and support program staff, including Health Navigators and Family Advocates.
- Provide health related services including referrals to physicians, mental health providers, clinics and others for CCB program participants.
- Conduct performance evaluations and address staffing as required.
- Ensure that the program adheres to all relevant regulations, policies, and standards of the organization and as set forth by the funder (Oklahoma State Department of Health).
- Develop/manage program budget, including financial oversight, budget revisions, etc.
- Build and maintain relationships with program participants, community organizations, and partners to enhance program visibility and effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, staff performance, and participant data for evaluation and reporting purposes.
- Participate in meetings as required with representatives of Oklahoma State Department of Health.
- Other duties as may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Executive Director. The CCB Program Director supervises the CCB Health Navigators and CCB Family Advocates.
OUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, or a related field; i.e. Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in program management.
- Strong knowledge of child birth education, healthcare services, and community resources.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and ensure regulatory' compliance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive program success.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with program management software.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time, stoop, bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs.
- Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally must move/carry items weigh up to 30 pounds
I have read and understand the job description listed above. My questions have been answered. I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities. I understand that Management (and no other) reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.
LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. The functions, qualifications, requirements, and physical demands listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job, which the employee must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. As an equal opportunity provider and employer, LCAA will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties/functions. The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the employee may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its amendments.