Program Manager III

Program Manager IIIVOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers 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.PAY RATE: $80096.60 - $84312.22 Per YearVOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEProgram 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 RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and manage project budget, project development, performance goals, and service delivery for service programs in accordance with stated grant requirementsDevelop program policies, procedure plans, and associated communications documentsProactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansDevelop best practices and tools for project execution and managementTrain, coach, and manage service team on program requirements, tools, and methods to meet those requirementsEffectively communicate project expectation to team members and senior management in a timely and clear fashionDelegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnelManage multiple teams of staff located at various work sitesMonitor and verify services provided to each participant on a regular basis and determine the quality and effectiveness of services providedEnsure program interim and final goals and requirements are achievedPrepare monthly budget reports and proposalsEstimate and allocate resources that participants may need in order to achieve project goalsCreate and analyze budget, reports, and program goalsCommunicate with funder on an ongoing basisCollaborate with community partners for services and housing opportunities to program participantsCoach, mentor, and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workCollaborate 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 opportunitiesEffectively prioritize and execute tasks in high pressure situationsOther duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsEDUCATION: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 SupervisionMinimum of 4 years of direct experience in Staff Management Experience in Homeless Services, Department of Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder (DMC) ProgramsBudget Management / Oversight ExperienceExperience managing programs with over 10 staff, serving clients with multiple modalitiesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Social Work or discipline related to Program servicesHistory 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 resourcesExperience with HMIS and other relevant databases used by partner service providersVolunteers 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.