Position Summary
The VP for Programs, as a member of the Thornwell Senior Leadership Team, will provide development, oversight/management, and clinical services coordination, and prevention services using the standards established by Thornwell, the Teaching-Family Association (TFA), Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), the Council of Accreditation (COA), state regulators, and other funding or contractual requirements according to the policies and procedures of Thornwell.
Core Responsibilities: - The VP for Programs will provide program vision forecasting and coordinate with Senior Leadership and Leadership to ensure program growth aligns with the mission of Thornwell, significant trends in the child welfare industry, and creates impactful opportunities for the families and communities served. The VP for Programs will maintain programs that provide a full range of services in alignment with Thornwell’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Board-approved Strategic Plan and consistent with the standards established by COA, state regulators, and any other funding or contractual requirements according to the policies and procedures of Thornwell.
- The VP for Programs is responsible for coordinating with HR for the recruitment, hiring, development of performance metrics, and review of their direct reports. The VP for Programs will cultivate a culture of respect, trust, safety, and professionalism and will use a strengths-based coaching approach to assess employee performance, address concerns, and promote growth. Annual performance-based reviews will be conducted with clear, strengths-based feedback.
- The VP for Programs will monitor and provide oversight to programs to ensure the use of evidence-based best practices and compliance with contracts, funding sources, state, and federal guidelines for appropriate and timely reimbursement.
- The VP for Programs will coordinate with Mission Advancement and the Finance Department to provide relevant and timely information for annual fundraising. Information will be collected quarterly and annually from programs to provide narratives for fundraising efforts to Mission Advancement Officers and Grants.
- The VP for Programs will provide program development and program expansion using a discernment process with the community stakeholders, church leadership, and grant/foundations.
- The VP for Programs will assist the directors and departments in setting program PQI goals, monitoring progress, and reporting monthly, quarterly, and annual data in a timely manner, in cooperation with the director of PQI and the VP for Strategy.
- The VP for Programs will lead program evaluations to ensure model fidelity and compliance with funding/contracts. The VP for Programs will identify any areas of concern in program performance and make recommendations for improvement.
- The VP for Programs will assist in identifying training needs and provide and/or coordinate needed training to ensure the implementation of best practices and high-quality interventions.
- The VP for Programs will work with Leadership to identify opportunities for internships (paid and/or unpaid) in programs.
- The VP for Programs will serve as a member of the Thornwell Senior Leadership Team.
- The VP for Programs will coordinate monthly meetings with the Program Committee Chair, arrange speakers/topics/reports for the Program Committee meetings, provide narratives for Board Reports, and attend Board of Trustees meetings.
- Perform other duties assigned by the President.
Working Conditions:
The VP for Programs will monitor and assist as needed in programs that currently operate in three states--SC, GA, and FL. The VP for Programs will be required to travel, as needed, to attend events and in-person meetings within the three states. Overnight travel and multiple-day travel will be required for program development, staff regional meetings, and trainings. Travel may be scheduled in advance and with limited notice to handle urgent matters. Travel will be arranged and reimbursed according to Thornwell’s travel policies. The VP for Programs will be required to use computers with the most frequent applications, including Word Processing, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and an electronic note-taking system (Best Notes), Credible, etc. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of program development, Senior Leadership response, supervision needs of staff, crisis management, and training.
Qualifications:
- Must be fully aligned with the faith-based Mission, Vision, and Values of Thornwell
- Must possess a master’s degree in a related field (i.e., psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or child and family development).
- Must possess a license to practice independently in their field.
- Must maintain an unrestricted clinical license through the appropriate state licensing board for the duration of their employment with Thornwell.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the delivery of clinical services and leading social program operations.
- Must have extensive experience working with youth with emotional and behavioral challenges and their families.
- Must possess strong leadership skills and supervision skills
- Must be a team player and team builder.
- Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and implement work activities independently.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be committed to a strengths-based philosophy with an emphasis on family engagement, family preservation, and prevention work.
Skills:
- The VP for Programs must possess strong leadership skills and can create a culture of safety, teamwork, and innovative processes to meet the demands of industry changes, state and federal regulatory guidelines, and best practices within the child welfare system.
- The VP for Programs must possess strong organizational skills to manage multiple departments in meeting their goals, performance metrics, and prioritizing multiple projects with multi-year phases.
- The VP for Programs must have a strong capacity to build positive relationships with community stakeholders to market Thornwell programs and build referral networks for all programs.
- The VP for Programs must possess the ability to develop annual operating budgets and provide ongoing monitoring and problem-solving for multiple departments/directors related to income and expenses for Thornwell.
- The VP for Programs must possess the ability to assist in the preparation of grant applications. Grant applications would include projecting budget expenses, qualifications and hiring of staff, evaluating current versus needed capacity of the organization, and program narratives.
- The VP for Programs must possess strong public speaking skills and demonstrate the ability to respond to specific audience needs, both in person and virtually, that will maximize the consumer experience to ensure a full presentation of Thornwell as an organization that is engaging and impactful.
Our Vision: Thornwell's vision is to see hopeful, healthy, and empowered children and families fulfilling their God-given potential. Our Mission: As a Christian ministry, our mission is to provide safe and nurturing environments where we educate, equip, and support children and families to thrive. Christian Commitment: Thornwell is an independent non-profit religious organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and prefers to employ individuals who support Christian values and who possess a Christian commitment, as well as concern, for children and families in need.
|