Brighter Futures Program Director

Program Development & Strategic Leadership

• Set and implement program goals, objectives, performance measures, and expected outcomes for Brighter Futures.
• Maintain program policies, procedures, and operational guidelines aligned with organizational standards, evidence-based practice, and state and federal regulations.
• Lead strategic planning to expand and strengthen services for youth aging out of foster care.
• Track emerging needs, trends, and opportunities in child welfare and independent living services to guide program innovation.
• Ensure all services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations to ensure efficient, effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate data collection systems and oversee reporting to funders, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor program performance indicators and ensure timely completion of documentation, reports, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, grant terms, and organizational policy.
• Lead FSA program operations, including eligibility determination, enrollment, case coordination, financial assistance, documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking.
• Prepare and submit reports, performance measures, and program outcomes to funders, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, including case managers, mentors, trainers, and interns.
• Provide coaching, professional development, and performance management to support staff growth and effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, mission-driven team culture.
• Lead regular staff meetings, case reviews, and supervision sessions to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to best practice.

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, schools, colleges, employers, housing providers, and other community organizations.
• Coordinate community resources and partnerships that expand opportunities for transition-age youth.
• Represent Brighter Futures in community meetings, coalitions, and professional networks.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of youth aging out of foster care at the local and state levels.

• Support the Executive Director on organizational management, strategic planning, and special initiatives.
• Contribute to grant development, fundraising, and sustainability planning for the program.
• Market and promote Brighter Futures across child welfare systems, schools, community organizations, and public forums to strengthen referral networks and community awareness.