Program Director

About Us:

At Hope Harbor, our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for hurting youth who have experienced childhood trauma. We are dedicated to offering compassionate support, transformative healing and empowering opportunities that help these young individuals overcome their past. Through connection with caring professionals, trained counselors, and engaged donors, we strive to restore hope, resilience, and self-worth by fostering their emotional, mental, and social well-being.

Hope Harbor’s purpose is to plant seeds of hope in each teen and family we serve. Hope Harbor connects teens and families to Christ and to a community that is dedicated to helping these teens find true healing and hope for a brighter future. 

Child and Family-Centered Care

Mutual Accountability

We are committed to making all decisions and performing all actions with the well-being of children and families as our primary focus.

We take personal responsibility, as an organization and as individuals, for our actions, hold each other accountable and expect to be held accountable at any point throughout the year for our decisions and actions.

Mutual Respect

Excellence

While keeping the focus on the needs of children and families, we also commit to demonstrating mutual respect in communication and actions so that a positive environment for everyone is maintained.

We are committed to using established best practices, to evaluating effectiveness of our efforts, and to demonstrate a willingness to change the current practices at any point based on evidence that change is needed.

About the Position:

Hope Harbor is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director to manage and oversee the organization’s programs, ensuring that we provide the maximum benefit within our classroom environments. This role is pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of care and education for the at-risk children and youth we serve.

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Benefits: 403B with match, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Paid Vacation

Location: Claremore, OK

Job Duties

  • Work closely with the Executive Director to manage and oversee all program aspects at Hope Harbor, ensuring high standards of care and education.
  • Develop and maintain standards, and measurable outcomes, and communicate expectations to uphold the highest quality of program delivery.
  • Assume a leadership role in maintaining licensing through DHS and ensure the program meets licensing and accreditation expectations related to safety.
  • Proactively participate in and contribute to the development of positive team morale and a supportive work environment.
  • Oversee the hiring and supervising of qualified house parents and other positions with direct contact or care responsibilities for the residents.
  • Promote the professional development of team members by providing frequent feedback, guidance, and coordinating relevant and meaningful training.
  • Provide input or direct assistance with assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation of program efforts, case management, and counseling.
  • Participate in the recruitment and enrollment of students who are appropriate for placement.
  • Develop, implement, and integrate trauma-informed practices into all relevant aspects of the educational programs.
  • Address individual, developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and sensory issues impacting learning and behavior in various contexts.
  • Participate in case review discussions and contribute to treatment planning and goal development.
  • Recommend environmental adaptations and modifications at school and in the residential setting to support individual needs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in education, social work, psychology, or a related area
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional
  • Minimum of five years of experience in supervision and management
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with at-risk children and youth
  • Experience with social services and familiarity with DHS licensing requirements
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proficiency in both verbal and written communication
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team
  • Expertise in trauma-informed care and its application within educational and residential programs
  • Knowledge of and experience with case management, assessment, treatment planning, and counseling

Think you are a great fit for this role? Apply now!

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