Program Director - West Hawaii Residential Services

Description

POSITION TITLE : Program Director

DEPARTMENT : West Hawaii Residential Services

RESPONSIBLE TO : Hawaii County Social Services Director

STATUS : Exempt

DATE : March 2025

General Statement : The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Unit Mission Statement :

"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instll purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."

JOB SUMMARY :

The Program Director for West Hawaii is a member of the FIS administration, which guides the planning and implementation of all FIS West Hawaii services and maintains the standards of conformance to the Salvation Army's mission statement and goals, DHS licensing, and contract requirements. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of services and ensures the quality improvement of the program, as well as activities related to staff development. This position provides supervision to all FIS West Hawaii staff members including Supervisors, Specialist, Assistants, Volunteers, and consultants. Participation in report writing, grant writing and proposals for state contracts is required, as well as proficiency in use of computers and reporting databases.

Essential Qualifications :

• BA degree in degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution, and shall have : (1) a minimum of two years of experience in the field of child abuse and neglect, and (2) a minimum of two years of progressive experience in providing supervision to a team of professionals providing behavioral services and / or assessments for clients experiencing co-occurring disorders.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license.
• Valid TB and medical clearance.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Passes all Salvation Army criminal background clearance requirements including being DHS FBI / Criminal History & CAN cleared
• Meets Salvation Army standards as an authorized driver

Preferred Qualifications :

Essential Functions :

Other Functions :

Mental Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS :

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE :

Equipment Needs :

Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.

Description of Work Environment :

Most work will be indoors at FIS Office in Kona. Attendance at trainings, both in Hawaii and on the mainland is required.

Notes :

The information in this job description indicates the essential functions of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Human Services (preferred)

Experience

Refer to Required and Preferred Qualifications in the Job Description (preferred)

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