Associate Program Director

About the Position:

Trauma-Informed Utah helps organizations and businesses learn about, integrate, and adopt inclusive trauma-informed approaches at the organizational level, including operations, policies and procedures, managerial practices, and program development. This position will work to assist the Executive Director and Director of Programming with the implementation of organizational goals through community partnership. They will contribute to develop and realize TIU’s strategic plan as part of a dynamic team. In addition to ensuring the health and wellbeing of TIU, the position will also further establish TIU’s presence in the community and cultivate relationships with local and national partners.

About the Desired Candidate:

The Associate Program Directors of TIU will be able to hit the ground running to get TIU off the ground and working in the community. This person will have a comprehensive, working knowledge of the trauma-informed approach. This includes both the impacts of adversity and trauma on individuals, communities, and systems, as well as the power of building community resilience and prevention efforts. They will be fiercely compassionate and dedicated to helping organizations embrace the trauma-informed approach to better organizational systems and service delivery. Most importantly, this candidate will have strong people and communication skills, allowing them to effectively work with TIU staff, key community stakeholders, and any organization interested in becoming trauma-informed. Lastly, this person must be willing to embrace and navigate the ambiguity of developing a new organization!

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in processes for engaging with and training organizations seeking to learn about and implement the trauma-informed approach
• Work with other TIU Center staff to deliver on Trauma-Informed Utah’s four main service areas: education; technical assistance; research; and community collaboration
• Increase public awareness of the trauma-informed approach and TIU services through public speaking engagements, presentations, community engagements, conferences, and organizational implementation of systems change efforts
• Contribute to building and modeling a collaborative, inclusive, and responsive trauma-informed workplace, internal operations, programs, services, and external partnerships
• Uphold TIU’s mission, strategic plan, operational goals, staff development, service delivery, financial sustainability, and community relationships
• Engage in sustainable financial partner development and fundraising
• Cultivate relationships with local and national leaders, stakeholders, policymakers, decisionmakers, and advocacy groups
• Gather requirements - Document and organize business, technical, and functional requirements for new projects
• Commit to quality - Ensure that solutions are of high quality and be willing to challenge the status quo when necessary
• Proactively monitors project progress to achieve deadlines and results
• Build consensus and visibility in the design process for key stakeholders across the organization, gaining the support necessary to see projects through to completion
• Manage expectations, milestones, and deliverables for relevant programs
• Create, track, and report on program deliverables

Core Skills:

• The ability to work with a team across efforts
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches across internal and external operations, communications, collaboration, and leadership efforts
• Evaluate initial needs of organizations interested implementing trauma-informed approaches
• Apply and integrate research into program design and delivery
• Serve as a subject matter expert
• Dynamic critical and strategic-thinking skills relative to building and growing a new organization
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills with individuals, organizations and stakeholders of diverse identities, belief-systems and backgrounds
• Capacity and enthusiasm to synthesize and integrate complex and evolving theories, ideas, information, concepts and perspectives regarding the trauma-informed approach
• Translate complex concepts regarding trauma and trauma-informed approach into digestible concepts for audiences with diverse levels of experience
• Engage in advocacy work and policy discussions related to trauma-informed approaches in state and national policy development

Essential Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the neurobiology of traumatic stress; the bio-psycho-social-cultural etiology of trauma; the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• In-depth familiarity with SAMHSA’s Concept on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Approach and other trauma-informed frameworks
• Knowledge of DEI principles and translational application
• Familiarity with program evaluation and implementation science
• Master’s degree (Clinical or related field) OR 6+ years professional experience working in nonprofits, public policy, social services, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Willingness to travel independently, both in-state and nationally
• Valid Driver's license and vehicle transportation (mileage will be reimbursed)

Position Specs

The Associate Program Director is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position, supervised by the Executive Director and Program Director. The salary is negotiable ($75,000 to $90,000) depending on experience. The candidate is expected to reside within the state of Utah. The benefits package will be determined in collaboration with the TIU Board of Directors to best fit the needs of the Executive Director candidate. Benefits to be considered might include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance/reimbursement
• Paid time-off and holiday schedule
• Flexible work schedule, including work hours and office location

What to Expect When You Apply:

• Please send a cover letter (one page maximum), resume, and the names and contact information of three references to info@tiutah.org. Please note that candidates will be notified before references are contacted, most likely before a final interview.
• Final candidates will be subject to a universal background check
• Qualified candidates may be asked to participate in a first round interview; and a final round interview that will include a 15-minute presentation on a topic related to trauma-informed approach.