Easter Seals Jobs

Seeking a passionate, committed Program Director to take the lead in coordinating, implementing, and sustaining our program in Eastern Oregon. Ideal Qualifications: * Bachelor\'s degree in social work or related field. * At least five years\' experience working with child-related programs in progressively responsible roles. * Personal and/or professional experience navigating child and family needs and resources may be considered in lieu of degree or work experience. * At least two years in leadership or management role with significant supervisory duties considered in lieu of degree or work experience responsibilities. Duties: * Actively participate as a member of the senior management team in leading the organization, participating in strategic planning and budgeting, and making, implementing, and upholding decisions or policies related to the operations of the organization. * Establish priority partnerships and programming that are responsive to the needs and goals of our children and families. * Lead efforts to effectively reach children and families in urban centers, Tribal communities, and outlying rural communities. * Development and implementation of programing that supports positive identity growth of children and families in the program. * Hire, supervise, inspire, develop, and evaluate efforts of Friends. Serve as role model and mentor for Friends, ensure that they have resources necessary to perform their jobs, act as team facilitator and organizational motivator, and facilitate effective communication in all directions. * Work with National program staff to implement initial Friends training, as well as ongoing training and other required professional development and performance improvement activities. * Know and understand the needs and issues of the families served. Meet with each Friend one-on-one each month, and review Road Map goals for each child on a monthly basis. * Lead and facilitate effective, weekly staff meetings ensuring focus on child and Friend successes, setbacks, issues, concerns, and ideas. Ensure focus on the communication of organizational information or issues to team and solicit feedback from team. * Solicit and obtain feedback from a minimum of two parents/caregivers of children per month. Document and maintain all feedback and include in Quarterly Report. * Manage the child identification and selection process, including developing and sustaining a robust, formalized process, and training and supervising process participants. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner schools and/or other community partners to allow for effective program implementation and sustainability. * Additional duties as assigned. Wage and benefits: * \$70,000 - \$85,000 (salary with incentive) depending on experience. * A comprehensive benefit package.