Community Programs Director - Mystic Valley Elder Services

Community Programs Director

The Community Programs Director will provide strategic direction and ensure compliance for existing community programs (Older Americans Act/Title III, Transportation, SHINE, Money Management, Social Engagement, Healthy Living, Technology Access Program, and Volunteer Engagement) and lead the development of new programs and initiatives.

This is a full-time, exempt (35 hour/week) position. We offer a hybrid remote schedule (remote 1 day a week). Our office is located in Malden, MA with ample free parking!

Working at MVES means:

• A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions
• Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills
• Competitive salaries
• Tufts Medical insurance, Delta Dental and VSP Vision insurance effective 1st day of employment
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency contribution after 2 years of employment
• 3 weeks accrued Vacation time
• 3 weeks accrued Sick time
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 30 personal hours
• Flexible scheduling
• Ample free parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $2,000

With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds and a satisfying balance between your work and personal life, why not join the Mystic Valley Elder Services' Team!

Top 5 Key Activities:

1. Lead policy and ensure compliance of existing community program areas (federal, state, and MVES)
2. Create business plan for each program and align resources to realize goals
3. Lead in supervising, mentoring, and training program managers
4. Lead and ensure compliance of the needs assessment process including the preparation and updating of the Area Plan on Aging
5. Monitor program budgets and spending

Other Activities:

• Provide technical assistance and grant monitoring to Title III grantees
• Serve as the staff liaison to the MVES Advisory Council
• Participate on applicable committees and workgroup inside and outside the agency

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Social Work or related field with at least five years of management and supervisory experience in a Human Service setting

or

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with at least five years of management and supervisory experience in a human service setting.
• Strong analytical, managerial, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven supervisory and project management skills
• The ability to manage multiple high priority objectives/projects
• In-depth understanding of MVES internal programs and local organizations industry including risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels, including staff, board members and external partners
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to work effectively independently or as a team
• Demonstrates a willingness to take on new tasks with a general attitude that no task is too small, impossible, or cannot be improved
• Expertise in the following platforms: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, Zoom and other web-based applications
• Experience working in a 501c3 organization and experience managing volunteer programs preferred

Mystic Valley Elder Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.