Senior Director of Prevention and Education

This position is a member of the regional program team and will work with the team to become more aligned in the day to day operations. This role will oversee the Villages of Indiana Prevent Child Abuse program as well as our Education initiatives including The Villages of Indiana Healthy Families sites and Children’s Village of Indianapolis. The Senior Director of Prevention and Education will help to implement best proactive policies and procedures for the agency.

The Senior Director of Prevention and Education will:

• Develop, implement, and support The Villages of Indiana’s early childhood prevention, and other educational services

• Develop financial targets and administer financial oversight for early childhood prevention, and other educational programs

• Provide consistent best practice program development and direction to support the organization’s programs and stakeholders

• Monitor risk management for staff and programs and provide feedback for needed changes to the Vice President of Programs and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) team

• Supervise and develop competencies of staff to continuously improve agency capabilities and performance, including regular contact with program directors to support implementation of best practices and risk management protocols

• Ensure adherence to all accreditation, contract, service, licensing, and other credentialing standards for programming

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

  • If Bachelor of Social Work then licensure is required

• Three years of experience in early childhood prevention and/or early childhood education programming, administration, and staff supervision

• Experience in licensing and credentialing of early childhood programs

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree in human services or related field

  • If Master’s of Social Work then licensure is required

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The Villages of Indiana, Inc. will honor all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. Together, The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.