Program Director

Company: Parents Anonymous Inc
Location: Pomona
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Location: Pomona, CAWorking Hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 2 Evenings approximately 5pm -9pm.
About Us:
We are a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the empowerment journey of diverse Parents, Children and Youth though Evidence-Based Programs that ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We offer a safe space for parents, caregivers and their children and youth to receive emotional support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate personal concerns.
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Learn more about the United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program:
Position Overview:
Parents Anonymous Inc. is seekinga full-time qualified passionate Program Director to join our team for our United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program in Pomona.You will lead and support a team of dedicated peers to promote mental health outreach, education and prevention for targeted populations, fostering relationships with community-based organizations, and promoting wellness in the community.
Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and support a Supervisor, Senior promoter, and 6 Peers to maintain program quality and achieve outcomes.
  
• Perform supervisory duties, including reviewing timesheets, managing job performance, interviewing applicants, and training staff.
  
• Advise, coordinate, and conduct clinical assessments for participants as needed.
  
• Assist in developing and managing outreach, community engagement, and client support services plans.
  
• Create outreach activities for various populations, including ages birth to 5, DCFS, juvenile justice, elderly 65+, the unhoused population, transitional age youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
  
• Oversee Peer Support drop-in groups, including trauma-informed activities such as art, dance, drumming circles, mindfulness activities, etc.
  
• Educate targeted populations on Mental Health Awareness, COVID Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Community Violence Prevention.
  
• Plan and actively engage in outreach activities through in-person and virtual outreach.
  
• Promote all Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous Programs through outreach and peer support with diverse parents, children, and youth.
  
• Create and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to expand community linkage.
  
• Advocate and embrace the vision, mission, and goals of Parents Anonymous.
  
• Facilitate 2 Parents Anonymous Groups per week.
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • 3-5 years of program management experience required.
    
  • A masters degree in social services or AMFT/ACSW/APCC preferred.
    
  • Must work 2 evenings a week and weekend hours as needed.
    
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
    
  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
    
  • Experience working directly with diverse Parents, Children & Youth up to age 25.
    
  • Strong alignment with the Vision and Mission of Parents Anonymous Inc.
    
  • Commitment to the philosophy and theory of change of Parents Anonymous including mutual support, parent leadership, shared leadership, and personal growth and change.
    
  • Well-developed computer skills.
    
  • Ability to work at community outreach events on weekends as needed.
    
  • Culturally responsive, responsible, and able to seek assistance from a supervisor when work challenges arise.
    
  • Possess a smartphone.
    
  • A covid vaccine and boosters.
    
  • Own a working vehicle and a valid driver's license or have the ability to travel for work and outreach in the surrounding area.
    
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
    Benefits
    
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    • 401(k) matching
      
    • Dental insurance
      
    • Health insurance
      
    • Life insurance
      
    • Paid time off
      
    • Vision insurance
      
      
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