Program Manager at Volunteers of America Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA

Job description

• The Program Manager I supervises all efforts to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Program, designing plans and operations according to contract and budget guidelines. This includes overseeing resources and coordinating the efforts of community partners, and conducting ongoing outreach to serve participants and leverage VOALA and community assets.

Responsibilities

• Intake, assessments, service planning, service delivery, and goal attainment
• Training, supervision, and problem-solving for difficult cases
• Meeting grant objectives, adhering to grant guidelines
• Provides information to Division Director highlighting progress to reaching set goals
• Provides quality service to clients with rental issues.
• Monitor program compliance to VOALA policies and required procedures; maintains documentation of all program services delivered to participants.
• Measures and assess impact of services, supports, and participates in key elements to the program's success
• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members
• Coordinate outreach and collaboration efforts with community partners and landlords
• Other Duties as directed to accomplish program goals

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or related discipline) or a combination of relevant education and experience (4 years)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Social Services Program Management, Coordination or Supervision.
• Minimum of 2 year of direct experience in Staff Management
• Master of Social Work or discipline related to Program services.
• Experience connecting clients to community and government resources
• Experience serving the target community (veterans, homeless, at-risk youth, et cetera)
• Knowledge about community resources
• Experience with HMIS and other relevant databases used by partner service providers
• Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and/or limited English capabilities

Skills

Preferred

• Knowledge about community resources