Program Director

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Program Director we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for early childhood and supporting young families, by leading a dynamic team!

JRI's Young Parent Support Program is a grant funded through the Department of Children and Family that supports young parents up to the age of 23. This program is free and voluntary to all participants who meet the sole eligibility criteria of age of parent.

The goal of this program is to support young parents as they develop self-sufficiency skills necessary for adult life, while they are also navigating the developmental needs of their infants and young children. This program nurtures the inherent strengths that the young parent already possess while supporting them through a social network system that can be confusing and overwhelming. YPS believes that all parents want the best for their children; however, many of our young parents have encountered obstacles and stressors that may impact their parenting skills. The Young Parent Support program works with many community agencies as we seek to support the unique needs of every individual.

Salary: $52,500 - $56,000

What You'll Do

The YPS Program Director oversees a team of up to two YPS Case Managers, who employ a home-visiting model while managing a prorated caseload themselves within YPS and/or additional child and family services. YPS Case Managers conduct weekly or bi-weekly visits with families, providing various group sessions tailored to meet their needs. These groups encompass:

• Parenting skills
• Financial literacy
• New mothers’ support
  
  

Responsibilities

Staff participation in these groups is both encouraged and expected. The role involves responsibilities in individual, group, and community outreach. Additionally, the Director may manage cases in two child and family service programs:

• Therapeutic Mentoring: Offering one-on-one support to youth to help them achieve their social and community functioning goals.
• Community Service Agency Family Support & Training: Collaborating with parents of youth facing significant emotional and behavioral health challenges in Essex County, focusing on the family’s and youth’s vision and objectives.
  
  

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
  
  

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with the target population.
• Strongly preferred lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with emotional, behavioral or learning challenges and experience accessing systems for support for your child’s needs.
• Applicants should have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and evident leadership abilities.
• Be available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license, as outreach and transporting persons served may be required.
  
  

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.