Program Director

Location: Pomona, CA
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 2 Evenings approximately 5pm –9pm.

About Us:

We are a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the empowerment journey of diverse Parents, Children and Youth though Evidence-Based Programs that ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We offer a safe space for parents, caregivers and their children and youth to receive emotional support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate personal concerns.

Learn more about Parents Anonymous®https://parentsanonymous.org/ 

Learn more about the CA and National Parent and Youth Helplines: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org 

https://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Learn more about the United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/united-mental-health-promoters/

Position Overview:

Parents Anonymous® Inc. is seeking a full-time qualified passionate Program Director to join our team for our United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program in Pomona. You will lead and support a team of dedicated peers to promote mental health outreach, education and prevention for targeted populations, fostering relationships with community-based organizations, and promoting wellness in the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a Supervisor, Senior promoter, and 6 Peers to maintain program quality and achieve outcomes.
  • Perform supervisory duties, including reviewing timesheets, managing job performance, interviewing applicants, and training staff.
  • Advise, coordinate, and conduct clinical assessments for participants as needed.
  • Assist in developing and managing outreach, community engagement, and client support services plans.
  • Create outreach activities for various populations, including ages birth to 5, DCFS, juvenile justice, elderly 65+, the unhoused population, transitional age youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
  • Oversee Peer Support drop-in groups, including trauma-informed activities such as art, dance, drumming circles, mindfulness activities, etc.
  • Educate targeted populations on Mental Health Awareness, COVID Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Community Violence Prevention.
  • Plan and actively engage in outreach activities through in-person and virtual outreach.
  • Promote all Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® Programs through outreach and peer support with diverse parents, children, and youth.
  • Create and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to expand community linkage.
  • Advocate and embrace the vision, mission, and goals of Parents Anonymous®.
  • Facilitate 2 Parents Anonymous Groups per week.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of program management experience required.
  • Must hold an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, etc.
  • Ability to supervise AMFTs, ACSWs or APCCs for hours preferred.
  • Must work 2 evenings a week and weekend hours as needed.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
  • Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience working directly with diverse Parents, Children & Youth up to age 25.
  • Strong alignment with the Vision and Mission of Parents Anonymous® Inc.
  • Commitment to the philosophy and theory of change of Parents Anonymous® including mutual support, parent leadership, shared leadership®, and personal growth and change.
  • Well-developed computer skills.
  • Ability to work at community outreach events on weekends as needed.
  • Culturally responsive, responsible, and able to seek assistance from a supervisor when work challenges arise.
  • Possess a smartphone.
  • A covid vaccine and boosters.
  • Own a working vehicle and a valid driver’s license or have the ability to travel for work and outreach in the surrounding area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full Time

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