C.O.R.E. Program Manager
C.O.R.E. Program Manager
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USD 72128 - 80900
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Job Description
Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing intensive case management services and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative youth-centered strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed implemented and overseen by youth.
Position Specifics
- Hiring Salary Range: $72128-$80900/year based on qualifications
- Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
- Location: Grace Church Apple Valley
- Hours/Days: this position works daytime M-F but will need to work some occasional hours outside of the 9-5 workday as dictated by program needs.
BASIC FUNCTION
This position is responsible for the overall staff and program management of The Links C.O.R.E. Drop-In Center in Apple Valley and hotel shelter program across Dakota County. The Program Manager ensures efficient operation of programming that is consistent with The Links mission goals and objectives and funding compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee and manage the staffing and program requirements of The Links C.O.R.E. Drop-In Center and hotel shelter program.
- Provide oversight and supervision to C.O.R.E. staff including shadowing shifts regular 1:1 check-ins regular review of files and paperwork etc.
- Participate in the development and implementation of strategic planning for the agency
- Participates in community meetings as appropriate
- Participate in coordinated entry process as appropriate.
- Ensure program is in compliance with funding requirements and manage the various administrative and financial components to the program
- Writes reports and compiles statistics for funders and other key stakeholders in a complete accurate and timely manner
- Assess researches and implements program improvement and expansion
- Develops efficiency standards for the program
- Ensures that the program operates within budget guidelines
- Maintains a work environment that attracts keeps and motivates a diverse workforce of top-quality people
- Creates and maintains community relations appropriate to the fulfillment of agency priorities and objectives
- Develops collaborations and referral process for services beyond the scope of The Link
- Arranges and participates in speaking engagements
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
- Demonstrate commitment to The Links mission and vision and values of equity diversity and inclusion
- Support the overall growth of the agency
- Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
- Assist where needed as a team player
- Create a safe respectful and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
- Participate in special projects as necessary
- Attend all meetings and trainings as required
- Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients co-workers and all parties involved
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
- High level of personal and professional integrity including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
- High level of administrative fiscal and personnel management
- Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and writing
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize coordinate track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
- Computer application proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.
- Experience with office equipment such as photocopier fax scanner etc
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-4 years of experience working with young people who have experienced homelessness
- Knowledge of the Twin Cities homeless youth single adult and family continuum of services
- Knowledge of systems that interact with people experiencing homelessness (law enforcement child welfare etc.)
- Knowledge of appropriate boundaries and safety precautions while running a drop-in center
- Training experience
- Experience working with young people who have significant barriers to housing and stability
- Supervisory experience is preferred including supervising large teams
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects tools or controls as well as visual acuity
- The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Work environment for this position includes offices common and residential space with a low to high noise level
- Ability to work a variable schedule as needed
- Requires ability to drive
BENEFITS
The Link offers benefits to eligible employees including medical dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums) flex HSA vision short and long term disability life voluntary life a generous 401k with employer match over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year birthday PTO two days of volunteer PTO 11 paid holidays and more!
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
OTHER
The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay based on race color creed religion national origin sex gender identity marital status disability familial status covered veteran status public assistance status membership in a local commission sexual orientation age genetic information or other applicable protected classes.
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
