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*Do you believe the way to break the spirit of poverty is through the dignity of work? Do you dedicate yourself to continuous improvement to grow business and create flow? Do you have a passion for and a natural ability in leading others? *

The Next Program Director will provide visionary leadership and play a central role in cultivating a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team. This leader will implement and sustain core values, set clear organizational direction, establish performance expectations, and maintain a strong customer focus, all while aligning the Next Success team around a shared vision. In addition to driving continuous improvement, the Next Program Director will focus on building a strong team culture, ensuring that all staff are supported and accountable for their roles in achieving program goals. This role will work closely with Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), system leadership and stakeholders to create alignment, foster partnerships, and build relationships that drive regional success.

The Next Program Director will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies that reduce duplication in service delivery, enhance collaboration, and maximize the use of regional resources. They will partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Next services meet the evolving needs of youth and young adults in the community. Additionally, the Next Program Director will guide team members in adhering to internal policies and procedures while fostering an environment of open communication, shared learning, and collective problem-solving. By maintaining a strong focus on performance support, the Director will ensure that all NEXT programs operate effectively across the region and consistently meets key outcomes.

This position is full time and will be working on site in our offices at Next Success in Vancouver.

Career Path Services values the power of diversity and endeavors to build upon this vital strength. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all of our staff and customers. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and advancing a diverse team that is responsive to the needs of our diverse clients. We strongly encourage applications from individuals representing diverse backgrounds and communities, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and multiracial individuals, as well as people of color (POC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, refugees, individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and any other marginalized or underrepresented groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued.

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The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

*Staff Supervision, Training and Evaluation *

Lead, guide, and supervise Next program staff (via root cause analysis and day-to-day feedback) in the areas of service delivery, programmatic and fiscal goal accomplishments and contract compliance.

Oversee service delivery activities including program model implementation, individual and team budget management, programmatic process and procedures, and individual and team goal achievement.

Manage staff recruiting, screening and interviewing in assigned area in conjunction with HR.

Conduct monthly check-ins and performance appraisals, seeking feedback and input from partners, host sites and customers to ensure