Director of Programs

1 month ago

Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**Title**: Director of Programs

**Department**: Administration

**Reports to**: Executive Director

**Job Classification**: Full Time, Permanent, Management, Salaried, Exempt

**Deadline to Apply**: November 22nd, 2024

**Location**: Halifax, NS

**YWCA Halifax is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community in which we serve. In alignment with our commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, this position is specifically designated for racialized individuals.**

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Overview**

The Director of Programs is a senior leader of YWCA Halifax and, together with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team, sets priorities for organizational operations. The Director leads and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and problem solving in the best interest of the YWCA.

The Director of Programs is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, management, supervision, evaluation, sustainability, and growth of the YWCA’s Community Programs and Violence to Resilience programs. The Director is responsible for securing funding, ensuring compliance with all funding agreements, legislation and regulations, and managing risk. The Director must possess sharp analytical and superior decision-making skills. The Director is a solution focused and collaborative leader who builds cohesion, ensures compliance with the YWCA policies and procedures, and is passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

The Director of Programs is responsible for the development and evaluation of all YWCA programs areas in his/her/their portfolio and, working with the Senior Management Team, with all YWCA service delivery programs. Creating and regularly reviewing program manuals, policies and procedures, evaluation processes, and underpinning best practices is a core function of the Director of Programs.

The Director of Programs is also responsible for working the Human Resources Department on policies, procedures, and practices that promote a positive and equitable organizational culture.

**Essential Duties of Position**:
**Staff Supervision**
- Support for Recruiting staff: Including development of job postings and developing job descriptions.
- Ensures all staff members within department understand and are in compliance with organizational procedures and policies.
- Ensures staff members receive orientation and training in accordance with organizational standards.
- Provide staff with opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Providing ongoing regular support and supervision including risk management.
- Support staff in transitioning out or to another position in the organization.
- Ensure all Managers are meeting deadlines and providing proper support to their staff.
- Supervise staff by providing direction, input and feedback.
- Support for assisting Managers with HR concerns as they arise.
- Ensure Managers are following all regulations and guidelines as set out by governing bodies for their particular area of work.
- Complete annual performance evaluations with all Managers and ensure they are providing same opportunity for their staff.
- Provides information and guidance to the YWCA Human Resources system as it relates to payroll and benefits administration.

**Program Planning and Delivery**
- Ensures the planning, implementation, and evaluation of YWCA Halifax’s Community Programs and Violence to Resilience programs in accordance with the mission, goals, strategic direction, and guiding principles of the YWCA.
- Develops new initiatives, programs, and services to support the strategic directions of the YWCA.
- Develops and implements long-term plans, goals, annual budgets and operating plans to support programs and projects.
- Ensures high quality of programs by responding to program evaluation frameworks identifying the strengths of programs and areas for improvement.
- Ensures integration of

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