Program Transitions Specialist II
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .
PAY RATE: $68,875.00-$72,500.00 PER YEAR
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The primary assistant to the Program Transitions Manager, the Program Transitions Specialist II provides oversight and support to assigned startup and/or closeout projects.
Specific Duties:
Collaborate with and support the Program Transitions Manager and staff on new program start up and program closure needs: Assist in developing a start-up plan for each program opening, oversee implementation
Provide coordination and track progress of efforts among various departments involved in program implementation, including: Program, HR, IT, Facilities, and Accounting
Provide ongoing review of implementation processes to help ensure efficient and effective start-up of new programs
Other duties, as assigned
Act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders: Work with Start Up Program Manager to maintain open lines of communication between program staff, internal departments, and funders
Ensure communications, keeping the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, as well as updates and requests from funders
Attending meetings, internal and external
Data Management Maintain and track award documentation, including RFPs, proposals, contracts, supporting documents and required forms in tracking documents trackers.
Monitor start-up requirements and ensure deadlines are met
Provide reports and complete special projects, as assigned
Work with program and administrative staff to facilitate success of grant/contractual obligations for start-up and closures; Conduct regular site visits, working from a checklist to ensure compliance with grant/contractual obligations, health and safety regulations, documentation and record-keeping standards, health and safety regulations, documentation and record-keeping standards;
Assist on- going review of start-up systems to ensure efficient start-up.
Other tasks as may be directed
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Social Services, Business, or related field or a combination of related education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
2 and years experience in a social services organization supporting grant/contract development.
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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