Director of Professional Development
Core
Lead the Professional Development Program to support child welfare and juvenile justice staff, BSW interns, and Master's degree candidates in becoming leaders within the workforce.
Role type
Senior IC program director (professional development)
Builds
A highly skilled workforce for child welfare and juvenile justice services
Domain
Public sector social services / child welfare / juvenile justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program portfolio management, team supervision, stakeholder partnership development, budget management, contract oversight, public speaking, strategic collaboration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of social work curriculum and competencies, experience with graduate school partnerships
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead the full portfolio of activities including scholarships, practicum placements, release time, conferences and budget; Supervise a team of deputy directors and administrative coordinator; Establish and maintain working relationships with SWAC and Schools of Social Work; Maintain the PDP Budget through consultant scopes of work and reimbursement oversight; Build strong partnerships with NYC contracted provider agencies; Support deputy directors in identification and facilitation of group supervision; Lead review, evaluation, reporting and quality control of the program; Connect with stakeholders for strategic collaborations; Represent the Institute and program at meetings and conferences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership