Director Of Program Services

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Director of Program Services for the Coastal Alabama Area Command, located in Mobile, Alabama.

About this opportunity:

This position plans, develops, and administers Program Services for the Command. Ensures work is in compliance with established policies & procedures. Writes and updates program policies & procedures as needed. Administers department budget and secures funding for programs. Research and write grant proposals and ensures compliance with contract agreements. Directs all social service functions for Command.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure. Conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel and business management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration.

• Ability to read and interpret policies/procedures, legal documents and requirements to ensure compliance.

• Ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor and evaluate employees.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
• Ability to administer a budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with the same

What we are looking for in you:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Counseling, Social work or related field AND five (5) years managerial experience in the mental health or substance abuse treatment setting OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in same AND ten (10) years managerial experience in mental health of substance abuse treatment settings
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be verified for compliance with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) Administrative Code by ADMH MHSAS certification process.

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental - Critical Illness; Accident; Hospital; Vision; Dental
• Paid Time Off program
• Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do.

We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

To learn more about the Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, please visit:https://SACoastAL.org

Additional Information:All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled