DIRECTOR, CSBG & LIHEAP PROGRAMS JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director, CSBG & LIHEAP Programs Last Update: 2026
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Drug Free Workplace
PURPOSE: Responsible for administering the delivery of energy and anti-poverty related services to low-income families and households residing in the community. Working with a network of local agencies, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP.)
Duties will include monitoring, evaluating, and providing technical assistance to sub-grantees who receive Local, Federal & State funding for the delivery of energy services, and emergency housing assistance. Oversee and monitor contract compliance for both CSBG and LIHEAP, provide administrative program guidance, through site visits, review of progress reports, technical assistance, corrective action plans, and will be required to prepare monitoring assessment reports and updates of site and board monitoring visits.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors contract compliance, including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plans and budgets as well as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administrative guidance, through remote and onsite assessments and review of reports, corrective action plans, and progress statements.
2. Monitors and ensures implementation of all aspects of the service areas of the Community Services Block Grant.
3. Recommends and provides guidance for sub-grantees that may include the areas of Board training and governance, fundraising, community outreach, strategic planning, and project development.
4. Leads onsite and remote monitoring assessments; manages timelines, communicates with sub-grantees, collects, and reviews documentation, analyzes information, and prepares monitoring reports including corrective action plans, as necessary. Responsible for pursuing and resolution of outstanding concerns and items.
5. Negotiates budgets, work plans, contract provisions for review and approval by the appropriate management staff.
6. Assists in policy and program development activities, as needed.
7. Interprets and communicates to sub-grantees, federal and state regulations and guidance governing the fiscal, programmatic, and technical operations of the programs.
8. Facilitates the development of the Community Services Block Grant Detailed Project Application Plan in coordination with appropriate stakeholders.
9. Assumes responsibility for the research, analysis, coordination and completion of the community needs assessment to determine program direction and goals.
10. Monitors and manages the Easy Trak data base and client management system.
11. Provides staff supervision, monitoring, coaching, and accountability.
12. Identifies and manages training needs of staff.
13. Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the program.
14. Adheres to all federal, state, and local policies and procedures, including the local agency policies and procedures.
15. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to the position as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
2. Able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse populations.
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
4. Able to respond to and defuse crisis situations.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state policies, statutes, and regulations.
6. General understanding of financial management and accounting.
7. Ability to interpret financial reports, budgets, and audits.
8. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9. Experience in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and with Community Action agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two to three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, supervisory, managerial, or administrative experience in public administration, business administration or business management.
ACCREDITATIONS:
- An associate degree with a major in business administration, public administration, or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
OR
- A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, or business management, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
POSITION INFORMATION:
- 12 months
- Eligible for Full Benefits
- 26 pay periods per year.
- Position – Exempt/Non-Bargaining Unit
- A 90-day Probationary Period implemented for New Hires, Promotions, and Job Transfers.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31415: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
