Program Manager III

Los Angeles

Job Description Job Description About Us:

VOALA

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: $76,282.49 - $80,297.35 PER YEAR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Program Manager III manages a large, complex program with multiple functions or services according to contract and budget guidelines. Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff, overseeing resources and coordinating the efforts of the program team members including VOALA sub-contractors, community partners, and ongoing outreach as it pertains to the target population. The Program Manager III will assure that all goals and objectives are accomplished according to plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage project budget, project development, performance goals, and service delivery for service programs in accordance with stated grant requirements

Develop program policies, procedure plans, and associated communications documents

Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans

Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

Train, coach, and manage service team on program requirements, tools, and methods to meet those requirements

Effectively communicate project expectation to team members and senior management in a timely and clear fashion

Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

Manage multiple teams of staff located at various work sites

Monitor and verify services provided to each participant on a regular basis and determine the quality and effectiveness of services provided

Ensure program interim and final goals and requirements are achieved

Prepare monthly budget reports and proposals

Estimate and allocate resources that participants may need in order to achieve project goals

Create and analyze budget, reports, and program goals

Communicate with funder on an ongoing basis

Collaborate with community partners for services and housing opportunities to program participants

Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

Collaborate with other VOALA programs and community partners and representing the interests of the agency, the program and its participants in all networking and public relations opportunities

Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high pressure situations

Other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or related discipline) or a combination of relevant education and experience (4 years).

EXPERIENCE:

5 years of experience in Social Services Program Management, Coordination or Supervision

Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in Staff Management Experience in Homeless Services, Department of Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder (DMC) Programs

Budget Management / Oversight Experience

Experience managing programs with over 10 staff, serving clients with multiple modalities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Social Work or discipline related to Program services

History of working with multiple community partners, existing relationships a major plus.

Experience connecting clients to community and government resources.

Experience serving the target community (veterans, homeless, at-risk youth, et cetera)

Extensive experience with large and complex social services programs, serving clients with various levels of acuity and need.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Well informed of organizational priorities and procedures.

Knowledge about community resources

Experience with HMIS and other relevant databases used by partner service providers

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.