What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Based Program Manager position at Spero Family Services?
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the community-based human services field? Would you like to lead multiple offices throughout Southcentral and Southern Illinois? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual for our expanding Wraparound team. As a Program Manager, you will foster a work culture that embodies the core values of Spero Family Services and help drive positive changes for the clients we serve.
Wraparound is an intensive, strengths-based, and family-driven program that supports families staying together. The program is a planning process that follows a series of steps to help children and their families realize their goals. Wraparound provides community-based, in-home services to multiple counties in Southcentral and Southern Illinois with offices throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Oversight: Program implementation, budgeting, quality/risk management, and client outcomes.
- Personnel Management: Oversee the staffing and supervision of employees as assigned. Duties may include overseeing the recruitment and retention of staff, interviewing and hiring, providing oversight and support, and providing appropriate corrective action plans for staff when necessary. This position will be responsible for overseeing and leading multiple teams and offices throughout the region. Our Wraparound Program currently has over 20 employees with offices in Springfield, Olney, Mt. Vernon, Marion, and Murphysboro.
- Community Relations: Collaborating with community partners to enhance program effectiveness.
- Documentation: Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field, valid driver's license, and previous experience required. Master's Degree in a Human Services field, 5 years of relevant experience, and previous supervisory experience preferred
Travel: Travel will be required for this position. The Program Manager will be expected to visit each office location regularly.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, organized, detail oriented, basic computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and have the ability to recognize and report issues or concerns pertaining to program operations.
Miscellaneous: Must pass pre-employment drug screens and background clearances. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program. Required to work in clients’ homes and community settings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- All employees must pass a background clearance prior to hire. Any issues with that?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000 - $67,000
