Young Families Program Manager
Young Families Program Manager
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USD 63270 - 73530
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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: $$63270-$73530/hour based on qualifications
- Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
- Location: Minneapolis MN
- Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00
- Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link candidates must have a valid drivers license have a safe and reliable vehicle be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.
BASIC FUNCTION
This position is responsible for the overall staff and program management of The Links Young Families Program. The Links Young Families Program is a supportive housing program for young people aged 18-24 and their children who have experienced homelessness and who may have other barriers to housing. 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 Young Families Program
- Participate in the management and program operations of the rapid rehousing (HUD) and GRH program compliance
- Provide oversight and supervision to case management staff to support goal progress and client participation and engagement
- Provide oversight and supervision to the Young Families Case Managers and families assessments and programming meets funding and agency goals
- Support and provide training to staff on various models of service implementation in a scattered site setting including Positive Youth Development RRH harm reduction trauma informed care etc.
- Ensure program is in compliance with funding requirements
- 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
- 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
- Participates in committees as appointed internally and in the community
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
- Knowledge of community resources for pregnant or parenting young people
- Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
- High level of personal and professional integrity including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and writing
- Professional demeanor
- 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 and database systems
- Experience with office equipment such as photocopier fax scanner etc
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check
- Schedule is based on program needs and will require some evening hours
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA degree in related field or 4 years of experience working with young families who have experienced homelessness or housing instability
- Experience working with young families who have barriers to housing and stability
- Experience in early childhood programming and services for at-risk or vulnerable populations
- Knowledge of federal state and county policies that impact low/no income families
- Case Management planning oversight and supervision
- HMIS
- Experience with HUD grant management preferred
- Experience with Supportive Housing Services (GRH) preferred
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 (including some evenings overnights and weekends) as needed
- Requires ability to drive and access to a reliable personal vehicle
BENEFITS
The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums) vision 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/holiday pay 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
