Program Director II

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Program Director whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others. Wrap Connections At Fred Finch Youth and Family Services, we believe every family possesses the inherent strength, wisdom, and resilience to overcome obstacles. As the Program Director for Wrap Connections, you will lead an inspiring transition to a High-Fidelity Wraparound model that honors family voice and choice above all else. We champion a community-based, culturally responsive approach, meeting families exactly where they feel safest and most empowered. An Inspiring Care Model · Amplifying Family Voice: Champions unique linguistic, cultural, and personal preferences to drive individual care planning. · Cultivating Resilience: Partners with families to unlock practical, sustainable tools that foster long-term stability and growth. · Unified Circles of Support: Rallies collaborative teams including Care Coordinators, Behavior Counselors, Family Partners, and school champions. · Comprehensive Well-being: Integrates uplifting mental health interventions, behavioral assessments, and compassionate psychiatric care. · Impactful County Partnerships: Powers positive community change through our dedicated contract with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS). Pay/Benefits at a Glance: Pay range is between $102,714 - $131,091.98 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 21 PTO Days per year 9 Nationally Observed Holidays 401k matching up to 6% Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program Affordable monthly health care premiums To learn more about our full benefits package, click here Our Culture and Mission: We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness. What You Will Do:The Program Director II is primarily responsible for overseeing the delivery of effective high-quality services of one or more programs serving youth and/or young adults. The Program Director ensures high quality services provision via adherence to service fidelity model, achievement of outcomes, and meeting contractual obligations while providing leadership congruent with applicable regulations, agency policy, values, and mission. The Program Director manages multiple funding streams, is an expert in resource development and management, and ensures programs operate within budgetary guidelines while achieving fiscal viability. The Program Director takes an active role in hiring, coaching, training, and directing performance areas for staff, including progressive discipline measures. The Program Director has direct and indirect reports. The Program Director represents the agency and program with funders, governmental agencies, and community providers. Qualifications: Skills, Abilities, Knowledge Demonstrated ability to meet FF Core Competencies and the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below: Advanced ability to design, deliver, and enhance the quality of trauma informed, culturally responsive, and age-appropriate services for participants and families; demonstrates competency in applying evidence-based and best practice frameworks across diverse populations and program models. Proven experience managing, coaching, hiring, recruiting, and delivering developmental feedback to multidisciplinary staff; ability to build high-performing teams through intentional supervision, clear goal-setting, and a strengths-based leadership approach that fosters accountability and professional growth. Demonstrated expertise in administering complex, collaborative community mental health and/or residential programs, encompassing full system management, clinical oversight, budgetary stewardship, quality assurance, and the achievement of program, funder, and contractual outcomes. Strong ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with funders, governmental agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders while ensuring full adherence to applicable policies, contractual standards, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing community mental health, residential, and social services programs; ability to interpret and operationalize compliance requirements across multiple funding streams. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data, program outcomes, and strategic recommendations to diverse audiences including leadership, funders, and community stakeholders. Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting; ability to utilize outcome data to drive continuous quality improvement and inform program decision-making. Demonstrated crisis management and problem-solving skills; ability to respond effectively to emergent situations affecting participants, staff, or program operations with sound judgment and composure. Willing and available for in-person work during regular business hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with the flexibility to adjust schedule based on program and operational needs Education: Master's Degree Licensed verified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as either a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC Certification & Training Although not required, the following education and training typically demonstrate skills, abilities and knowledge required for this position: Courses in project management, supervising staff, leading staff, and budgeting/fiscal oversight. Experience: In addition to the required education, 5 years of supervisory/management experience Preferred: three years post-graduate community mental health, residential or milieu experience is preferred. Join our team as: Program Director I-II Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.