Program Manager - David's House - Home Youth Services
About the role
MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty. Our mission is to provide support and resources to help individuals achieve a better life. As a Youth Assessment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Data tracking and reporting
- Networking and maintaining positive partnerships with community agencies
- Participating in community agency activities
- Offering support to staff during client interactions
- Supporting the sheltering services team
- Managing and training volunteers
- Attending and participating in compliance events
- Applying for funding to expand service opportunities
- Ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, and grant funding requirements
- Completing spend down of all grant allocations
- Providing low barrier client-centered services
- Engaging in trauma-informed care practices
- Participating in community-based projects
- Cooperating with co-located agency partners
- Recruiting, training, mentoring, and coordinating program staff
Requirements
- Two or more years of social services experience and a minimum of 1 year of managing or coordinating in a social service field
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be accepted
- A preference will be given to those with shelter experience, and experience managing/coordinating programs working with vulnerable or at-risk populations, including people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness
- Prior training experience in the following areas preferred but not required: CRP/First Aid, Food Handler's, Mandatory Reporting, Privacy Laws, Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Intervention, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, database software, online tools, and video conference platforms
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and early morning hours
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff, and program partners
- Ability to effectively de-escalate heightened interactions
Skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, database software, online tools, and video conference platforms
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and early morning hours
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff, and program partners
- Ability to effectively de-escalate heightened interactions
Benefits
- 401k contribution after 1 year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Company-sponsored continuing education (for some positions)
Pay
Compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based on a variety of factors including experience and education. Please note that this is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. For the full job description, please download the document provided.
Schedule
Saturday-Sunday Off. Schedule Flexibility Required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our mission.