SCSEP Program Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SCSEP Program Manager

Reports to: SCSEP Director FLSA Status: Exempt

NICOA is seeking a highly motivated, trustworthy and experienced person for the following job: 100% benefits paid for by employer.

Summary Statement
Directly responsible for the administration and operation of Senior Community Services Employment Program. Provides leadership and supervision to project office staff in daily activities including interviewing applicants, enrollment, orientation, by-weekly payroll for participants, assessment, recruiting host agencies, overseeing placement of participants in appropriate jobs, training staff, and monitoring of host agencies to ensure their adherence to program training, supervision and safety rules. This position is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant and is contingent upon availability of funds.

Responsibilities
1. Executes responsibilities on an independent basis because the position provided service to multiple communities that are geographically separated from the Central Albuquerque Office.
2. Maintains compliance with fed.era! regulations, grant requirements, SCSEP program, and NICOA employee policies and procedures.
3. Schedules and directs work and compliance of all SCSEP Regional Staff: Assistant Program Manager, Employment Specialist, Job Developers and/or SCSEP participant staff trainees.
4. Manages site operations effectively and efficiently.
5. Manages the program objectives by planning, directing, monitoring and evaluating the daily operation of all program functions, regional budget, and staff.
6. Helps to coordinate with the media, host agencies and community organizers and leaders to promote the program in the local community.
7. Assists in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and with training of all SCSEP Regional Staff.
8. Ensures that staff have needed materials to perform assigned duties.
9. Works directly with SCSEP Director and NICOA staff to develop strategic plan for all program functions.
10. Achieves the financial objectives by administering and monitoring regional budgets.
11. Conducts client record reviews and oversees required data collection for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
12. Ensures that NICOA SCSEP program data, records, files, etc. are kept in strict confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act.
13. Coordinates participant services with other agencies and employers.
14. Assists with data collection to support proposals and grants to secure additional funding or refunding for continuation and expansion of program services.
15. Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among staff regarding department related activities.
16. Represents NICOA SCSEP at community events to increase awareness and public understanding of NICOA SCSEP mission and services.
17. Develops and maintains partnerships for services, and referrals on behalf of NICOA SCSEP with approval by both the SCSEP Director and Executive Director.
18. Maintains professional and technical knowledge and develops referral services by conducting research; attending workshops, conferences·and seminars; establishing networks; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
19. Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities and plans for current and future operations; keeps central leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
20. Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information, training, and opinion as a member of the management team; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed.
21. Responsible to ensure maximum safety and health of all persons served and staff under his/her supervision.
22. Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position
23. Knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SPARQ, Job Maps, WorkSearch, to accomplish all functions of the job.
24. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Counseling or related fields and three year's progressive work experience working with people with barriers or disabilities including two years in a supervisory capacity. -Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Solid understanding of and experience in supervising and motivating staff, as well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments.
• Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, lncluding those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, ethnic or age identities.
• Essential function of this job is the ability to travel.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Out of office travel is required; within and outside of the state.
• Work is performed in both typical interior office and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is moderate
• Very limited exposure to physical risk and very limited physical effort required
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Lifting items 25 lbs. or less consistently
• Bending or stooping occasionally
• Keyboarding/Typing

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
The position is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant is contingent upon availability of funds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person