Chief Program Officer Job at Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center, Newark, NJ

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  • Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Position Overview:

Now Hiring: Chief Program Officer
Location: Newark, NJ
Who We Are: Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center 

 

 

The mission of Wynona's House is to promote justice and provide healing for child victims of abuse and neglect in Essex County, New Jersey. We do this by coordinating investigations, prosecution, treatment, and prevention services for children and non-offending families utilizing innovative, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary team approaches to improving outcomes for the children and families we serve. Wynona’s House revolutionized the process endured by children and families of Essex County coping with the aftermath of abuse and neglect. We are a collective of more than 70 multi-disciplinary advocates to help coordinate a cross-systems collaboration that leverages both public and private resources to improve outcomes addressing the problem of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment within the 22 municipalities of Essex County.

Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center in Newark, NJ, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Program Officer to oversee our programmatic operations and initiatives. This full-time role involves leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of our core programs including the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the Family Advocacy Program, Prevention Services, and the Internship Program, ensuring they align with our mission and strategic goals. As Chief Program Officer , you'll manage program budgets, supervise a dedicated team of program directors and coordinators, foster a collaborative work environment, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.


The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and program management skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and balance multiple priorities and projects. They should possess a strong background in child advocacy, program development, and evaluation, with a strategic mindset and proactive approach to achieving organizational goals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.


We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, holidays and paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for child advocacy, program excellence and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!


Apply now and help us champion a community where all children are safe, families are strong, and victims can experience the joy of being children again!

 

 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, operate, evaluate, staff, and budget all Wynona’s House programs and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals including the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Intake Coordination, Family Advocacy, Prevention Services, Intership Program, and various programmatic grants.
  • Ensure that Wynona’s House meets or exceeds the National Children’s Alliance Standards of Accreditation.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization by developing and implementing programmatic strategies in collaboration with the executive team and key partners that align with Wynona’s House’s mission and goals.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with co-located partners and external stakeholders, including community partners, funders, and governmental agencies.
  • Represent Wynona’s House in various forums to advocate for the needs of child victims and their families.
  • Support program funding through grant writing, assist with fundraising efforts, and lead resource development and community engagement initiatives to enhance program accessibility and impact.
  • Ensure accurate, robust, and timely reporting to funders and stakeholders, demonstrating accountability and transparency .
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications:

  • Advanced Degree in Social Work (MSW or PhD), Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or related field.
  • Five (5) or more years of child welfare experience.
  • At least two (2) years of experience leading multiple programs and teams.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual preferred but not required.


Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

  • Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurances
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development Limited Reimbursement
  • The opportunity to work with compassionate and mission-driven people like yourself!

 

 


Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

 

Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Internship, Immediate start,

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