Program Director - Social Service directs and governs the operations of residential or community-based social service programs. Develops and implements program policies and procedures. Being a Program Director - Social Service oversees all activities regarding service delivery, quality improvement, and financial administration. Typically requires a master's degree in a related field. Additionally, Program Director - Social Service typically reports to top management. The Program Director - Social Service manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Program Director - Social Service typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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About Us
Founded in 2017, Social Contract is a women and minority-owned social and collective impact consulting firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, serving clients domestically and internationally. Social Contract partners with government, nonprofits, philanthropies, community leaders, and others to solve complex social problems. Social Contract’s consultants carry expertise in complex areas, including but not limited to community violence intervention, trauma-informed services and care, workforce development, affordable housing, educational policy and programming, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
Social Contract organizes our consulting products and services around five stages: discover, design, implement, measure, and sustain. Within these five stages, our team specializes in research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategic planning, grant-writing and financial sustainability planning, implementation support, project management, partnership coordination, and organizational capacity building.
How we do our work is just as important as what we do. Our team lives by five core values: Integrity, Courage, Evolution, Grace, and Accountability. These values inform our deep conviction, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow alongside our clients as we confront complex social problems.
Position Overview
As a Director at Social Contract, you'll collaborate closely with Senior Directors and Company Leadership to ensure our projects align with our values and deliver impactful results. Your role focuses on fostering a high-performing work culture, leading project teams and specified portfolios, and driving thought leadership initiatives.
Fostering a Culture of Excellence and Teamwork
Development of Impact and Thought Leadership
General Requirements
To excel in this position, the Director should be able to turn insights into practical plans that support Social Contract's mission. They will collaborate with leadership and staff, building trust and influencing decisions. Humility, adaptability, and a record of success in dynamic environments are essential. They should listen, learn, and leverage the expertise of others to create effective strategies.
Additional Considerations
Why you’ll love working here
We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.
If you require reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please get in touch with us at peopleops@socialcontract.org and let us know the nature of your request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $105,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19801