Foundation Director jobs in Hartford, CT

About us

The CdLS Foundation is a national family support organization based in Avon CT. Our mission is to help families navigate the complexities of living with rare disease. Along with our many wonderful volunteers, we have created a vibrant community of parent professionals and medical experts that help parents make informed decisions and ease the isolation that many feel. In business for 40 years our team of caring professionals’ partner with experts in various fields to bring our best to our families.

Company Profile:
We are a national family support organization based in Avon CT. Our mission is to help families navigate the complexities of living with rare disease. Along with our many wonderful volunteers, we have created a vibrant community of parent professionals and medical experts that help parents make informed decisions and ease the isolation that many feel. In business for 40 years our team of caring professionals’ partner with experts in various fields to bring our best to our families.

Position Summary: Program Director

The Program Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Family Service
Manager. The person in this role is responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of all Family Service Programs and Initiatives. This includes developing long term strategic plan for program enhancement and growth along with key performance metrics. This is a full-time position.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic long-term CdLS Program enhancement goals and budget
• Suggest and create innovative plans and processes to enhance program support for families.
• Set goals for enhanced programs, track progress, and overall performance (Should have customer feedback metrics in place)
• Create program measurement tools/metrics, oversee data collection and evaluate outcomes. This includes recording and tracking key consumer data and compiling program performance data.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of 2-3 FT Staff
• Keep staff accountable to achieving quarterly progress toward program completion as well as establish goals and plans for the following year.
• Represents the organization at conferences and other public events; leading activities, speaking roles as well as training volunteer coordinators.
• Monitor program budgets and oversee relevant grant compliance (grants related to family programs)
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners – i.e. Clinic leaders, program volunteers, and board members

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Exceptional communication and presentation skills relating to individuals with special needs, their support systems and working with professionals in the medical and educational arena.

2. MSW preferred or BSW with 5 years program experience
3. Highly motivated, ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.
4. Computer literate (Word, Excel and ability to learn database system)
5. Available for travel four to five times annually to attend Foundation events.
6. Has the ability and desire to work in a team approach organization.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Will require some travel to support special events, and Regional Retreat every 2-3 years. Work is flexible with a combination of remote and in-office time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $69,370.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in family or community support organization(s)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project / program management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Avon, CT