WHO WE ARE:
Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters hunger and nutrition services and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind body heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.
WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL
Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serveour programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith relationship-building and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorados most vulnerable citizens.
The Program Manager at the Mission Family Community Center (MFCC) is responsible for overseeing facility operations (buildings and grounds) leading program development (serving the entire household) and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to vulnerable families through a holistic and trauma informed lens. The MFCC serves as a dynamic hub for families to connect to essential resources supports and community partners.
The Program Manager will stay current on challenges families are facing and serve as an expert on resources for families to better meet the evolving needs of the community and a resource hub to VOA Colorado Programs. Service modalities include Trauma Informed Care Harm Reduction Motivational Interviewing and Crisis De-escalation
Job duties include supporting and coordinating with other staff members in the delivery of appropriate support services for participants experiencing homelessness maintaining the safety and well-being of all participants maintaining the cleanliness of the facility helping to plan and host special events and ensuring program accountability professional interaction/communication between VOAC staff clients volunteers third party entities and collaborators and maintaining client files and program data entry/ maintenance. Further the Mission Resource Coordinator will develop expertise on homeless services resources and other specialty areas including housing employment legal services benefits or others as indicated by the needs of the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure participants voices are heard and their ideas inform program development.
Support staff in delivering holistic family-centered services to families.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of participant-specific resources and commitment to service.
Oversee daily facility operations to maintain a safe clean professional and welcoming environment.
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants; manage the milieu de-escalate conflicts and contact emergency personnel when needed.
Conduct building walk-throughs enforce rules and manage general maintenance including ordering and distribution of supplies.
Build and sustain strong relationships with both internal partners and community partners to expand access to food household needs housing employment legal aid benefits parenting support and other essential services.
Plan and host special events that promote community engagement and connect families to resources.
Serve as a coordinator for special projects as assigned.
Maintain accurate client records and ensure timely data entry in organizational systems.
Possess in-depth knowledge of program requirements and best practices in service delivery.
Support team members by offering guidance problem-solving and staying informed on current trends in the field.
Uphold confidentiality and collaborate effectively across teams.
Perform duties in alignment with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
Manage front desk responsibilities including answering calls returning messages assisting clients with services and coordinating with case managers.
Assist Volunteer Services in recruiting training and supervising volunteers; develop volunteer roles and support their engagement.
Interact professionally with all stakeholders and resolve conflicts as needed.
Receive document organize and distribute donations appropriately.
Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and resources.
Attend staff meetings community meetings and other required gatherings.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Competencies
Models core culture attributes of VOAC that include AIRS (Accountability Integrity Respect and Service).
Models and VOACs three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry Humble People Smart).
Outcomes
Engage and manage 20 internal and external partnerships by 6.30.26 to support family needs such as but not limited to: Financial education and health nutrition education health education physical health parenting support housing insecurity employment needs Youth groups and basic need distributions to include; food formula household personal care diapers and clothing.
Serve 50 individuals at each dinner service (13000 dinners a year.)
Prevent 200 unduplicated households from eviction by 6.30.26
Enroll 200 unduplicated families in DHS benefits by 6.30.26
Serve 100 families through parent education by 6.30.26
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the Resource Coordinator and Volunteers on site.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements.
Ability to visually and auditorily supervise the milieu.
Ability to move quickly and safely complete perimeter checks and in cases of an emergency initiate lockouts.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 10 to 15 times per day.
Must be able to stand and walk for the majority of day if needed.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Fulltime Salary
Typically Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm with an hour lunch.
Work hours may vary to fulfill program objectives.
Location
2877 Lawrence Street Denver CO 80205
Pay Range: $58254.00-$62400.00 annual exempt
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.
Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer
Position will remain open until filled
VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Minimum Qualifications of Position
Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalent experience in human services.
One-year direct human service or customer service experience or equivalent experience.
Willing to obtain first aid automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications and keep current.
Criminal and civil background checks within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications of Position
Experience working with under-resourced families managing family/youth programs working with behavioral health concerns and case management experience.
Administrative experience and/or milieu management.
Crisis intervention skills.
Bilingual English and Spanish
Knowledge and Skills
Strong written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
High level of competency working with Microsoft Office suite TEAMS and cloud-based applications.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to respectfully and professionally serve and work alongside individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds cultures ideologies and religions.
Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations which are commonly present while working with persons in need of services.
Required Experience:
Manager