Position: Vice President of Programs
Agency : People USA – Non-Profit Organization
Location: 102 Fulton Ave, Suite A Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Job Summary:
People USA is a peer-run mental health non-profit that creates, provides, and promotes its own innovative crisis response, and wellness services. Being peer-run means that all our services are developed and operated by people who have personally overcome mental health issues, addiction, or trauma. This makes us a valuable addition and alternative to the traditional behavioral health care system.
The Vice President of programs is a senior manager who leads the development and execution of People USA’s programs. The Vice President of Programs is primarily responsible for overseeing the design, implementation and evaluation of all programs within the organization and ensuring they align with People USA’s strategic goals. The Vice President of Programs will manage Assistant Executive Directors, developing partnerships within the regions we serve, monitoring program effectiveness and reporting on key performance indicators, often working closely with the C-Suite and Executives. The Vice President of Programs will represent People USA on a local, regional and national basis.
Job Duties:
- Strategic Planning – Contributing to development and execution of the organization’s overall program strategy.
- Program Leadership – Managing program teams, including hiring coaching and performance evaluations.
- Budget Management – Overseeing program budgets and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Performance Monitoring –Tracking program outcomes and metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Building relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders to support programs goals.
- Reporting and Communication – Regularly communicating program progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Involvement with Internal Committees – Data, Green Behavioral Health and Wellness Committee Initiatives.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree / Advanced Degree in Mental Health Services
- At least 10 years of management experience in Mental Health, Addiction or Trauma.
- Ability to achieve program objectives goals in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage budgets.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people with lived experience with mental health, addiction, and trauma.
- Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated a passion for mental health, addiction and trauma. Along with People USA Mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a management team of senior/chief's professionals.
Reports to: COO – Kimberly Wing
Payrate : $125,000 per year / Salary Exempt
