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Program Director of Metro Youth Services Jobs in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA at Lutheran Social Service of MN
Program Director of Metro Youth Housing Services with 1000 Hiring Bonus
Job Category:Youth & Family Services
Requisition Number:PROGR
007093
Posted:January 22, 2025
Employment Type:Full-Time
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Salary:$80,544 USD per year
Location
University
709 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is adynamicsocial service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
$1,000 Hiring Bonus!
The Program Director for LSS Metro Youth Housing Services providesleadershipfor multiple licensed residential programs that serve youth experiencing homelessness in Ramsey County/Saint Paul. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Program Director manages the daily affairs and overall program operations for a continuum of services for unhoused youth, including street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, a group home for parenting teens, and intensive case management.
The Program Director supervises 5 managers and is responsible for program operations and financial management of a $2 million budget and 23 staff, meeting reporting requirements, andstrategic planningto ensure adequate resources for programming and future growth.
The Program Director, under the guidance of the Senior Director of Youth Services, provides direction to our Metro Youth Housing Services in all aspects of operations. In this role, you will ensure services, facilities and staffing meet LSS’s commitment to excellence.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Program Operations Management – 40%
Oversee program quality, outcomes,staff trainingand best practice.
Ensure that systems are in place to track program outcomes, grant reports, and information needed by funders.
Responsible for writing and overseeing government contracts (State, Federal, County) for new and ongoing funding.
Market programs to funders as well as individuals that need the services.
Work with other Directors from LSS to promote Youth Services.
Increase integration with other LSS services like Financial Counseling and Behavioral Health.
Work with donors as well as build relationships with donors who are supportive of services.
Develop funding by helping write grants for the programs and monitor federal, state, city, foundation RFPs, as well as advocate for additional funding streams.
Oversee monthly invoicing for billable revenue and grant reporting.
Develop grant budgets and annual operating budgets with managers and monitor expenses.
Meet monthly with business manager to match expenses to grants from state, federal, and foundations.
Complete monthly, quarterly and year end programmatic and financial reports for all funding sources.
Long-termstrategic planning– 10%
Participate in the Youth ServicesLeadershipTeam.
Assist in ongoing evaluation of all LSS Youth Services programs for relationship to LSS Strategic Initiatives, effectiveness, need,growth potential, and financial viability.
Develop and implement Youth Services vision and strategic plan for 1 to 3 years.
Develop programs to complement and integrate with existing programs in the community.
Hire and supervise staff, and navigate p…
Title: Program Director of Metro Youth Services
Company: Lutheran Social Service of MN
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
