The Director will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Supportive Services programs including HIV/AIDS Case Management, Veteran Services, Housing and Homeless Services.  This position will provide direct oversight for programs to ensure quality outcomes are met in accordance with contract agreements.

Job Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of:

· Program planning, development, budgeting and management

· Community needs and resources

· Grant development and administration

· Principles and practices of effective supervision

· Principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations

· Federal, state, and local funding sources

· Software applications commonly used in program management

· Skill in: Analyzing programs and services and structuring new programs and improvements

· Ability to: Interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines

· Address public and professional groups

· Analyze administrative, personnel, and organizational problems and identify appropriate solutions

· Train and effectively manage staff persons

· Prepare and maintain complex reports and records

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

· Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Required Education and Experience:

5 years grant writing experience required

5 years of administrative/supervisory experience required

Behavioral Health Professional License preferred (not required)

 

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.