Vice President of Programs

At Circle of Care, Inc., we're on a mission to spread Christian help, healing, and hope across Oklahoma. And we're on the lookout for a talented individual to join us as our Vice President of Programs who can help us achieve our vision of seeing and serving the wholeness of people to empower thriving individuals and families – is it you?

A Champion for Our Cause
Do you dream of partnering with communities and other partners to serve the wholeness of people? Are you full of ideas on how to partner with families to create success? If so, we need someone like you! You'll be our guide, leading the way to make Oklahoma an even better place for everyone. Your honesty, wisdom, and kindness will inspire us all.

An Idea Maker
Have you ever thought of big ways to help others? Do you love translating big ideas into actionable programs? Well, here's your chance to take that dreamer mentality and keep turning big thoughts into big actions! You'll help us make plans to do good things for kids and families. And you'll be the one leading the way in making sure those plans really work.

A Great Team Leader
Are you good at working with others? Have you helped teammates and those you lead reach their highest potential? As our program’s leader, you'll help our team grow and learn together. You'll be the one who listens to everyone's ideas and helps all of us work toward our goals.

A Humble and Curious Leader
Do you lean into your humility and curiosity to learn and adapt as you grow and help others around you grow? Are you a leader who asks hard questions in pursuit of making the organization better? Does your curiosity and hunger lead you to always be on a journey of learning, growing, and dreaming?

A Believer in Making Things Better
Do you want to help make the world a better place? We do too! Together, we'll make sure that impact is happening and we will work hard to make sure every child and family is heard and served within the best of our capabilities.

This job is the chance to be a community catalyst and help Circle of Care achieve its vision to see and serve the wholeness of people, while living out our mission of providing Christian help, healing, and hope to children and families. Are you in?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Explore and research new opportunities that meet a need/gap in our services, align with our vision and mission and have potential for agency growth.
• The ability to develop and build relationships with individuals with lived experience/expertise and take their input into consideration while building programs that help children and families win.
• Collaborate with CEO, CFO and program leaders to develop and monitor all approved program
• This position is responsible for the leadership of the following teams: transitional living, counseling, mentorship, foster care, and continuous quality improvement.
• Act as an agency liaison with contracting agencies and community partners.
• Provide programmatic oversight and guidance regarding outcomes and impact.
• Regularly provide clear and candid feedback to teammates and the executive leadership team.
• Coach program leadership to reach their full potential and develop Circle of Care’s team effectively.
• Provide leadership support on employment issues within programs.
• Ensure that all program team members understand and comply with Circle of Care Policies and Procedures.
• Serve as a member of the Executive and Agency Wide Leadership Team
• Raise public awareness of Circle of Care through speaking engagements at churches and other community functions across Oklahoma.
• Travel statewide
• Perform other duties as assigned by President/CEO

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience
• Experience expanding programs and identifying contract or funding sources to enhance program growth and development.
• Proven track record of effectively leading a performance and outcome-based program with a family and children’s service organization.
• Experience in operational strategies that have effectively grown a program.
• Experience recruiting, managing, and developing a strong team
• Ability to communicate thoughts and concerns clearly, both orally and in written form
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Collaborative work experience with internal as well as external partners and other organizations
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for Circle of Care’s mission and vision.
• Ability to use standard office equipment
• Advanced computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
• Capable of lifting heavy objects of up to 20 pounds
• Capable of ascending and descending stairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Business Administration, or other related area of study from an accredited
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience leading and directing programs that serve youth and families.
• Pass a thorough background check (including fingerprinting), Department of Transportation check, pre-employment physical, and drug test as required by Department of Human Services
• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a good driving record

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance - 100% employer paid
• 403(B) with up to 6% matching
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance - employer paid
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, bereavement, birthday leave
• Use of company vehicle

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree (Required)
• 10 years progressive leadership experience (Required)
• Experience directing programs that serve youth and families
• Oklahoma Driver's License (Required)
  

Circle of Care is EOE, drug-free employer. Please send cover letter, resume, and application (found on our website www.circleofcare.org)

Salary : $85,000