Program Director

Overview

Aspire Living & Learning's Internal Mobility Policy ensures an equitable and efficient internal mobility system that aligns with the agency’s commitment to professional development and growth. This policy fosters a culture of mobility within the organization, aiming to provide employees with opportunities for career advancement and fulfillment. Please reference the Internal Mobility Policy to review the process to be considered for other jobs at Aspire Living & Learning.

Job Title: Program Director

• Programs: ICF
  - North Haven, Bethany, and East Haven
• Hours: 40
• Shift: 1st

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Program Director who plays a vital role in developmental supervision of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within various programs. The Program Director provides administrative management and engages a high-quality workforce. The Program Director is responsible for programmatic and operational oversight and developmental supervision. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams and championing internal and external partnerships.

• 5 or more years’ experience in human services with at least 2 years’ experience overseeing and directing development, implementation and evaluation of human services programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of funding agency regulations/requirements
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and exercise authority when necessary
• Ability to provide on-call support
• Must have satisfactory background checks, may be required to be a signer on financial accounts
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

For lateral transfers: notify your HR Partner of interest in being considered for the position. Your HR Partner will coordinate between you, your current manager, and the hiring manager. For promotions/cross-functional moves: inform your HR Partner, who will confirm eligibility to apply, then submit an application if eligible.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from these identities and other marginalized communities.