Program Manager

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Program Manager is an exempt position responsible for ensuring that the program meets all contract requirements and metrics while overseeing all clients under the program and monitoring service progress. The Program Manager is responsible for representing the program to all relevant stakeholders including the funding entity, school district, and other community partners.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Oversees Site Coordinators, Social Emotional Learning Specialists and Family Advocates.
• Provides immediate support and supervision to staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the program budget, contract requirements, and meets fiscal and contract year metrics.
• Review and edit all documentation submitted by staff.
• Maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders including but not limited to the funder, schools, school district and community partners.
• Complete funder and agency reports.
• Liaise with the community to communicate program goals and mission to promote program.
• Provide monthly supervision to Site Coordinators to ensure development and contract requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $63,000 - 68,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in managing the delivery of children and family-focused services.
• Experience providing direct client support services in a human service setting.
• Understanding of human development as well as mindfulness practices.
• Understanding and experience working with school age children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to provide supervision to staff.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to work in the field as needed to support staff.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Potential exposure to clients that may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Use of personal vehicle to transport self and clients as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.